The world is an special place, filled with historic monuments, magnificent landmarks and breathtaking skylines that illuminate the dark skies at night. This list features some of the most unique urban landscapes you will ever come across. You'll want to pack your bags and travel a bit more after seeing these skylines. |
1) Shanghai, China |
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2) Paris, France |
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3) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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4) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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5) Cologne, Germany |
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6) London, England |
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7) New York City, USA |
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8) San Francisco, USA |
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9) Singapore, Singapore |
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10) Dubai, UAE |
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11) Busan, South Korea |
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12) Vancouver, Canada |
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13) Tokyo, Japan |
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14) Bangkok, Thailand |
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15) Hong Kong SAR, China |
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16) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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17) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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18) Seoul, South Korea |
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19) Seattle, USA |
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20) Guangzhou, China |
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21) Jakarta, Indonesia |
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22) Miami, USA |
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23) Istanbul, Turkey |
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24) Beijing, China |
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25) Manila, Philippines |
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26) St. Louis, USA |
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27) Taipei, Taiwan |
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28) Warsaw, Poland |
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29) Toronto, Canada |
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30) Sydney, Australia |
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