6. Access to medieval towers, balconies, and rooftops of cathedrals. These are usually located in or near the center of the city.
and I captured the view of Rome, below, after climbing a few hundred steps in St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican.
7. Hotel rooms on upper floors with great views
On page 11, the remarkable view of Hong Kong is seen from The Peak, a mountain that rises above the city. It can be reached by a funicular or by road. When I was first there in 1972, there was a parking lot at the top. Now there is a large mall, and from the roof of one of the buildings in the complex you get this view.
8. Pedestrian bridges 9. Funicular or cable car that transports you to an elevated viewpoint 10. A large ferriswheel from which you can gain an elevated vantage The pictures I’ve included in this article exemplify what I’m suggesting you pursue. For example, I took the picture on the previous page from the public observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower, the tallest building in Paris. The photograph above is the stunning scene visible from the observation deck on the 94th floor of the John Hancock building in Chicago,
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