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Panoramic viewpoints and observation spots worldwide

From mountain peaks to coastal cliffs, this selection presents geographically significant observation points. The locations offer views of mountain ranges, waterfalls, deserts, oceans, and architectural structures.

Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China

Beijing, China

The wall extends over 21000 kilometers across China and was built between the 7th century BC and 16th century AD.

Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher

County Clare, Ireland

The limestone cliffs rise 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and extend for 14 kilometers along the coast.

Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon

Arizona, USA

The Colorado River carved this 446 kilometer long canyon through rock over millions of years.

Mount Everest
Mount Everest

Nepal

The peak reaches 8848 meters above sea level and marks the border between Nepal and Tibet.

Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls

Paraná, Brazil

The river drops through 275 individual falls creating a permanent wall of mist.

Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls

Zambia

The Zambezi River drops 108 meters into a gorge spanning 1708 meters wide.

Giza Pyramids
Giza Pyramids

Giza, Egypt

Three monumental pharaonic tombs from the Old Kingdom, built approximately 4500 years ago.

Uluru/Ayers Rock
Uluru/Ayers Rock

Northern Territory, Australia

The monolith rises 348 meters above the surrounding desert plain and measures 9.4 kilometers in circumference.

Halong Bay
Halong Bay

Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

The marine bay contains over 1600 islands and limestone rocks rising from the green water.

Banff National Park
Banff National Park

Alberta, Canada

The park spans 6641 square kilometers with glaciers, ice fields, coniferous forests and alpine landscapes.

Santorini
Santorini

Thira, Greece

The volcanic island features architecture of white buildings with blue domes on cliffs above the Mediterranean Sea.

Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Rainforest

Amazonas, Brazil

This rainforest covers 5.5 million square kilometers and houses more than 40000 plant species and 1300 bird species.

Fjords of Norway
Fjords of Norway

Møre og Romsdal, Norway

These long, narrow sea inlets cut deep into the coast and are lined with steep rock walls rising from the water.

Alhambra
Alhambra

Granada, Spain

The 13th-century Moorish palace displays Islamic architecture with decorated arches, ceramic tiles and geometric patterns throughout its structures.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal

Agra, India

The white marble mausoleum built in the 17th century combines Persian, Ottoman and Indian architectural styles in its design.

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls

Ontario, Canada / New York, USA

The three waterfalls flow at 2400 cubic meters per second over the cliffs, forming the border between Canada and USA.

Preikestolen
Preikestolen

Rogaland, Norway

The rock formation rises 604 meters above Lysefjord, forming a flat platform measuring 25 by 25 meters.

Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend

Arizona, USA

The Colorado River makes a 270-degree turn and has carved 300 meters deep into red sandstone.

Angels Landing
Angels Landing

Utah, USA

A 453-meter rock formation with narrow paths and chain supports for the ascent.

Petra
Petra

Jordan

The ancient city contains over 800 monuments including tombs, temples and altars carved in red sandstone cliffs.

Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

The 5895-meter volcano consists of three extinct volcanic cones and stands amid savanna landscape.

Mountain Range of Fitz Roy
Mountain Range of Fitz Roy

Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

The granite peaks reach 3405 meters in height and form part of Los Glaciares National Park.

Bora Bora
Bora Bora

French Polynesia

This volcanic island is surrounded by a lagoon and coral reef, with Mount Otemanu at its center.

Haiku Stairs
Haiku Stairs

Hawaii, USA

The metal staircase with 3922 steps leads to the summit of Mount Puʻukeahiakahoe on Oʻahu island.

Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji

Honshu Island, Japan

The highest mountain in Japan reaches 3776 meters and has a crater of 500 meters in diameter at its summit.

Easter Island
Easter Island

Chile

This South Pacific island contains 887 registered monumental stone figures, created between 1250 and 1500.

Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

The national park encompasses 16 lakes at different elevations, connected by 92 waterfalls on limestone rocks.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Hunan Province, China

The park displays 3000 quartz sandstone pillars, many rising over 200 meters, surrounded by dense forest.

Monument Valley
Monument Valley

Arizona and Utah, USA

The valley extends across the Colorado Plateau with red sandstone formations rising up to 1,000 feet.

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