a concrete jungle can be very majestic
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best city skylines for this list we’re
considering the aesthetic appeal of the
skylines of cities around the world
we’re taking into account not just the
sheer size of a city’s buildings but
also how those structures play off the
city’s natural surroundings to create a
complete scenic picture number 10
London England at one point in history
the Sun never set on the United Kingdom
alright the British Empire of the 19th
and 20th centuries if you want to be
precise and while the British Empire has
since shrunk its pride and joy London
remains as majestic as ever the city’s
financial district boasts gorgeous
modern structures such as the leadenhall
building and 30 Saint Mary Axe while the
London Bridge Big Ben and the Palace of
Westminster remind viewers of London’s
historic beauty introduced on the last
day of 1999 the London Eye ferris wheel
gives the city one final piece of flair
that secures its spot on this list
number 9 Vancouver Canada we bet you
weren’t expecting to see a Canadian City
on this list a humble country Canada is
not typically known for being flashy but
Vancouver British Columbia’s mix of
humility and confidence creates a
remarkable skyline set on a vertical
downtown landscape towering structures
like one wall Center the marine building
the harbour center and the stunning
living shangri-la skyscraper are all
visible as they paint the sky with the
North Shore Mountains overlooking the
city and serving as a backdrop Vancouver
will take your breath away with its
sheer magnificence number 8 Dubai the
United Arab Emirates arguably the most
up-and-coming city in the world Dubai
boasts the world’s tallest building the
Burj Khalifa it’s the focal point of the
city standing 2722 feet and is among the
most interesting structures in the world
the khalifa however is not the only
beautiful tower in town Dubai also has
amazing buildings like the Burj Al Arab
the marina torch the Cayenne Tower
and the Alma’s tower depending on your
point of view the city either
wonderfully captures the Persian Gulf or
the equally captivating Arabian desert
regardless of your view the dubai
skyline is sure to amaze number 7
seattle USA while the near constant rain
may not be everybody’s cup of tea
seattle washington skyline is up there
with the best justifiably Seattle’s
iconic Space Needle is the first
structure to garner attention however
there are more outstanding structures
that deserve praise the Smith Tower
Columbia Center municipal tower and
Rainier tower all add to the city’s
gorgeous skyline and speaking of Rainier
Seattle is just set in front of the
powerful and majestic Mount Rainier
giving this skyline the amazing backdrop
it deserves number six
Singapore here’s the city that earned
its way onto this list with creativity
points a slew of unique buildings
characterize the skyline while the
Marina Bay Sands Resort and singapore
flyer ferris wheel’s sit by the bay
introducing viewers to the city with
incredible Flair it’s the city’s hidden
gems that truly captivate structures
like the old Sharon’s the interlace
apartment building complex won raffles
place Park View Square and the esplanade
theatres on the bay all deserve
individual praise together they make
this city glow and stand out as one of
the most beautiful in the world
number five Seoul South Korea a midday
look at the skyline may make you wonder
what it’s doing on this list but let the
Sun set and you’ll realize just what’s
so special about this city LED orbs
light up seoul skyline and bring to life
it’s stunning towers visually arresting
skyscrapers like samsung tower palace 3
the mokdong Hyperion towers and the N
Seoul Tower helped this city stand out
Mount Namsan adds a little natural
beauty to the Vista as well capping off
the skyline are the under-construction
Park one tower and the Gangnam districts
trade tower which add creative flair to
Seoul that is the envy of other cities
number 4 Tokyo Japan perhaps the most
intelligently designed city in the world
every building in Tokyo
skyline is built to withstand the severe
earthquakes the country frequently
experiences unique buildings such as the
Tokyo Metropolitan government building
Tokyo Skytree Roppongi Hills mori tower
and shinjuku park tower are both
beautiful and safe during the day mount
fuji serves as a gorgeous backdrop to
the skyline while at night the city
turns on its signature neon lights to
create a mesmerizing blend of colors we
can’t imagine why Godzilla would ever
try to wreak this incredible place
number three New York City USA
unquestionably one of the most iconic
skylines
in the world the Big Apple’s array of
classic skyscrapers grabs the number
three spot on this list the buildings in
this skyline are among the most well
known in the world including structures
like the Chrysler Building the Empire
State Building and 30 Rockefeller Plaza
once containing the World Trade Centers
Twin Towers it now proudly boasts One
World Trade Center otherwise known as
the Freedom Tower crowning this city is
the Statue of Liberty a historic symbol
of the American dream a historic symbol
of the American dream that New York City
stands for number 2 Shanghai China
although it’s been around since the 7th
century Shanghai looks like a city from
the future
LED lighting gives the city a signature
futuristic look that makes it stand out
from the others on this list the
Shanghai Tower is the tallest structure
standing 2,073 feet while others like
the Shanghai World Financial Center the
jin mao tower and shanghai wheelock
square complement each other with
powerful yet elegant designs standing
out as the city’s crown jewel is the
oriental pearl tower though which shines
brightest at night drawing all eyes
toward Shanghai before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions
number one Hong Kong the number one spot
on our list goes to the city that has it
all
quantity quality and creativity Hong
Kong skyline works on every level it has
the world’s largest collection of
buildings over 500 feet tall yet does
not seem overcrowded skyscrapers like
the international commerce center bank
of china tower to international finance
center central plaza and the center
blends seamlessly to paint one fluid
picture at night every building in the
city glows with different colors and
reflects off Victoria Harbour which adds
to the amazing imagery and secures Hong
Kong skyline as the best in the world do
you agree with our list which city
skyline do you think is the best in the
world for more captivating top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com but I not video I go
crazy touch me Louella schedule many
Miguel Medina
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best city skylines for this list we’re
considering the aesthetic appeal of the
skylines of cities around the world
we’re taking into account not just the
sheer size of a city’s buildings but
also how those structures play off the
city’s natural surroundings to create a
complete scenic picture number 10
London England at one point in history
the Sun never set on the United Kingdom
alright the British Empire of the 19th
and 20th centuries if you want to be
precise and while the British Empire has
since shrunk its pride and joy London
remains as majestic as ever the city’s
financial district boasts gorgeous
modern structures such as the leadenhall
building and 30 Saint Mary Axe while the
London Bridge Big Ben and the Palace of
Westminster remind viewers of London’s
historic beauty introduced on the last
day of 1999 the London Eye ferris wheel
gives the city one final piece of flair
that secures its spot on this list
number 9 Vancouver Canada we bet you
weren’t expecting to see a Canadian City
on this list a humble country Canada is
not typically known for being flashy but
Vancouver British Columbia’s mix of
humility and confidence creates a
remarkable skyline set on a vertical
downtown landscape towering structures
like one wall Center the marine building
the harbour center and the stunning
living shangri-la skyscraper are all
visible as they paint the sky with the
North Shore Mountains overlooking the
city and serving as a backdrop Vancouver
will take your breath away with its
sheer magnificence number 8 Dubai the
United Arab Emirates arguably the most
up-and-coming city in the world Dubai
boasts the world’s tallest building the
Burj Khalifa it’s the focal point of the
city standing 2722 feet and is among the
most interesting structures in the world
the khalifa however is not the only
beautiful tower in town Dubai also has
amazing buildings like the Burj Al Arab
the marina torch the Cayenne Tower
and the Alma’s tower depending on your
point of view the city either
wonderfully captures the Persian Gulf or
the equally captivating Arabian desert
regardless of your view the dubai
skyline is sure to amaze number 7
seattle USA while the near constant rain
may not be everybody’s cup of tea
seattle washington skyline is up there
with the best justifiably Seattle’s
iconic Space Needle is the first
structure to garner attention however
there are more outstanding structures
that deserve praise the Smith Tower
Columbia Center municipal tower and
Rainier tower all add to the city’s
gorgeous skyline and speaking of Rainier
Seattle is just set in front of the
powerful and majestic Mount Rainier
giving this skyline the amazing backdrop
it deserves number six
Singapore here’s the city that earned
its way onto this list with creativity
points a slew of unique buildings
characterize the skyline while the
Marina Bay Sands Resort and singapore
flyer ferris wheel’s sit by the bay
introducing viewers to the city with
incredible Flair it’s the city’s hidden
gems that truly captivate structures
like the old Sharon’s the interlace
apartment building complex won raffles
place Park View Square and the esplanade
theatres on the bay all deserve
individual praise together they make
this city glow and stand out as one of
the most beautiful in the world
number five Seoul South Korea a midday
look at the skyline may make you wonder
what it’s doing on this list but let the
Sun set and you’ll realize just what’s
so special about this city LED orbs
light up seoul skyline and bring to life
it’s stunning towers visually arresting
skyscrapers like samsung tower palace 3
the mokdong Hyperion towers and the N
Seoul Tower helped this city stand out
Mount Namsan adds a little natural
beauty to the Vista as well capping off
the skyline are the under-construction
Park one tower and the Gangnam districts
trade tower which add creative flair to
Seoul that is the envy of other cities
number 4 Tokyo Japan perhaps the most
intelligently designed city in the world
every building in Tokyo
skyline is built to withstand the severe
earthquakes the country frequently
experiences unique buildings such as the
Tokyo Metropolitan government building
Tokyo Skytree Roppongi Hills mori tower
and shinjuku park tower are both
beautiful and safe during the day mount
fuji serves as a gorgeous backdrop to
the skyline while at night the city
turns on its signature neon lights to
create a mesmerizing blend of colors we
can’t imagine why Godzilla would ever
try to wreak this incredible place
number three New York City USA
unquestionably one of the most iconic
skylines
in the world the Big Apple’s array of
classic skyscrapers grabs the number
three spot on this list the buildings in
this skyline are among the most well
known in the world including structures
like the Chrysler Building the Empire
State Building and 30 Rockefeller Plaza
once containing the World Trade Centers
Twin Towers it now proudly boasts One
World Trade Center otherwise known as
the Freedom Tower crowning this city is
the Statue of Liberty a historic symbol
of the American dream a historic symbol
of the American dream that New York City
stands for number 2 Shanghai China
although it’s been around since the 7th
century Shanghai looks like a city from
the future
LED lighting gives the city a signature
futuristic look that makes it stand out
from the others on this list the
Shanghai Tower is the tallest structure
standing 2,073 feet while others like
the Shanghai World Financial Center the
jin mao tower and shanghai wheelock
square complement each other with
powerful yet elegant designs standing
out as the city’s crown jewel is the
oriental pearl tower though which shines
brightest at night drawing all eyes
toward Shanghai before we unveil our
number one pick here are some honorable
mentions
number one Hong Kong the number one spot
on our list goes to the city that has it
all
quantity quality and creativity Hong
Kong skyline works on every level it has
the world’s largest collection of
buildings over 500 feet tall yet does
not seem overcrowded skyscrapers like
the international commerce center bank
of china tower to international finance
center central plaza and the center
blends seamlessly to paint one fluid
picture at night every building in the
city glows with different colors and
reflects off Victoria Harbour which adds
to the amazing imagery and secures Hong
Kong skyline as the best in the world do
you agree with our list which city
skyline do you think is the best in the
world for more captivating top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com but I not video I go
crazy touch me Louella schedule many
Miguel Medina
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