The Best Skylines in the World

Each city is unique and the profile it sketches on the horizon is unique. Today we want to share with you the selection of what we think are the best skylines in the world from some of the cities with the best panoramic views.

These spectacular skylines are a testament to the hectic pace of cities during the day and the impressive image of skyscrapers illuminated at night. Images that you have to witness at least once in your life!

Hong Kong

About 8 thousand buildings make up the skyline of Hong Kong. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world are interspersed with a row of mountains, in one of the world’s great contrasts – and the thousands of lights of one of the main financial centers of the planet are reflected in the waters of Victoria Harbor. Every day at 8 pm, one of the most impressive light shows on the planet begins: The Symphony of Lights. It is a show comprising of lights and sound with the Hong Kong skyline as the star – listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest light and sound festival in the world.

New York

The skyline of the “Big Apple”

is one of the best known and most photographed in the world. The profile of the city that never sleeps includes iconic images such as the Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the USS Intrepid and the George Washington Bridge. And when night falls, the lights of the skyscrapers reflected on the Hudson River are a sight to behild! One of the best ways to enjoy the best of New York by night is soaring through the sky on a helicopter ride through Manhattan.

Singapore

Singapore, the Asian Tiger

, has become a global icon and one of the flagship destinations, in Southeast Asia, both economically and touristically. Impressive skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, shopping malls and a hectic lifestyle define this city, island and nation. Whether by day or by night, the Singapore skyline is one of the wonders of modern Asia.

Dubai

Just a few decades ago, the Persian Gulf where Dubai is located was considered “Empty.” Since then, the area has undergone a radical transformation to become a major global metropolis, with one of the most impressive silhouettes in the world. The Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper on the planet, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Dubai skyline. And the only way to see the magnitude of Dubai is to fly over the city by helicopter, taking in the best views of the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Palm Tree, the World, the Burj Khalifa and much, much more.

San Francisco

The Golden Gate is the symbol of San Francisco

and one of the main attractions within the city’s skyline, which has been home to many a protest movement throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. On a helicopter ride over San Francisco Bay and its famous sights, you’ll see the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Island, the city’s urban skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and much more.

Shanghai

Shanghai is the most populous city in China

and exhibits the most modern side of the country. The city’s skyline mixes the modernity of impressive skyscrapers with older colonial buildings and traditional houses, making it one of the most impressive cities on the planet. The image of the Pudong skyscrapers is world-famous, and which the three tallest towers in this bustling metropolis stand out: the World Financial Center, the Jin Mao Tower or the Pearl of the Orient.

Miami

The impressive architecture that mixes luxury and architectural avant-garde make Miami the third tallest skyline in the United States and one of the most beautiful urban silhouettes in the world. Miami is currently the main headquarters for international banking in the USA, so financial centers such as Southeast Financial Center, Wells Fargo Center or Bank of America Tower stand out, even from a distance. Taking a boat trip through the celebrity mansions of the area or soaring through the Miami sky by helicopter or plane are some of the best ways to appreciate the magnitude of the tallest towers in the city.