Captivating views over Europe

7 places

Cap de Formentor

Orientation & Geography

Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands

Get up early! By about 12 PM there are already many tourists driving up and it may take the shine off the view if you want to enjoy the nature in peace and quiet.

Santa Justa Lift

Entertainment & Arts

Europe, Portugal, Lisboa

Save the 5 Euro fare for the elevator by showing your day-pass for the metro.

Powder Tower

Entertainment & Arts

Europe, Czech Republic, Praha

If you are looking for 360-degree views of the city, here is your chance!

Fisherman's Bastion

Orientation & Geography

Europe, Hungary, Budapest

The area is quite crowded with tourists from noon onward, so get there early or late in the day to avoid the crowds. It’s a great place to get a wonderful view of the Pest side of the Danube.

Lindenhof

Outdoor

Europe, Switzerland, Zurich

Here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the historic city center, the town hall, on the Limmat, the university and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

Mount Lycabettus

Orientation & Geography

Europe, Greece, Athens

Get there by walking up from Kolonaki Square or Evangelismos metro station. There is a flag lowering ceremony at dusk, which is interesting to witness.

Èze

Orientation & Geography

Europe, France, Maritime Alps

Its Jardin botanique d'Èze is known for its collection of cacti and succulents, as well as its panoramic views of the cliffs and the Mediterranean Sea.