Finding great spots for views, panoramas, or photography of specific sites or locations.
Finding great spots for views, panoramas, or photography of specific sites or locations.
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Questions tagged [vantage-points]
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What is the highest viewing spot in London that is accessible free of charge?
I would like to visit a viewing spot in London, but I don't want to pay any entrance fees. Where is the highest spot to do so?
Note that restaurants and bars (or other freely accessible venues) are accepted as an answer, since their cheapest drink…
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From what point could you view the most US states?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most US states? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
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What publicly accessible tall structures to take photos from exist in London?
I'm looking for publicly accessible tall structures in London from where I can take photos of the city.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London has pretty good views, and I understand you can get good views from the dome in St Paul's Cathedral. Any…
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Can one see Morocco from Portugal?
Is it possible to see Morocco from the very south of Portugal, say, Faro or Lagos?
If so, which would one see more easily, Tangier or Rabat?
Both Tangier and Rabat are nearly at sea-level. The distance from Faro to Tangier is approximately 230 Km.…
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Photographable location from "Gangnam Style" music video
What location, if any, from the music video of Gangnam Style is visitable and photographable by ordinary tourists?
Visiting and photographing the place shouldn't be regarded as unacceptable or suspicious activity, or inconvenience the locals (eg…
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From what point could you view the most countries?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most countries? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
This question lists 157 tripoints, however, there's also an almost quadripoint, where 4 countries Botswana,…
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Can you see the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall?
On a clear day is it possible to see the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall with the aid of binoculars? A distance of around 40km.
I know on a very clear day you can only see maximum 20km from sea level but the coast of Cornwall is higher than sea…
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How can I get a great view of Shanghai?
I'm going to visit Shanghai next month and I know there are several huge skyscrapers.
Now I'm wondering from which tower, that's accessible to the main public, can I get the best view at an affordable price?
Any information about how high up the…
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Where is the longest visible line of sight on Earth from point A to point B?
We've had some interesting questions on being able to see country A from B, and on visibility for miles in every direction.
For a 6 ft tall person, the horizon in a 'flat' area is meant to be about 5km. Obviously the higher you are, the further you…
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Can I see Lebanon from Cyprus?
On the map, Cyprus seems not to far away from Lebanon. Approximately 100 kilometers. Is it possible to see parts of Lebanon from anywhere in Cyprus?
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Is there any possibility to view London from "The Gherkin"?
30 St Mary Axe, officially The Swiss Re Building, colloquially The Gherkin is one of the most prominent and tallest buildings in modern London, but it's proving difficult to find out for sure whether it has any public viewing platform or bar or…
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What publicly accessible tall buildings are good for views & photography in Manhattan?
There was a similar question for London... but what about New York City?
I'm mainly thinking (Midtown) Manhattan, but feel free to recommend awesome vantage points elsewhere in NYC too. If going to the place is free or cheap, that's obviously a big…
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What are my options to get an bird's eye view of the Niagara falls?
What options do I have to see the Niagara Falls from a bird's eye view?
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Where is a tripod allowed from high up in New York City?
The title says it all. I'd like to make a time-lapse video in New York City, but most buildings do not allow tripods. Does anyone know where I can use one 'from above'?
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Free view of the Sydney CBD
Where is the best free view of the Sydney Central Business District from within 30 minutes drive of the city?
I'm used to the Brisbane tradition of going up to the top of Mt Coot-tha to look over the city lights and was wondering if there's…
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