17 amazing views of cities around the world from Business Insider readers

Last month we announced our first ever Instagram contest, #BIbestviews.

The rules were simple: Submit incredible pictures of spectacular views around the world.

Because we received so many entries, we decided to break down the winners into different categories. 

Here, we present the winners in the city category. These Instagrams show the beautiful skylines, soaring skyscrapers, and the hustle and bustle of city life.

Didn't submit a cityscape? Not to worry, we'll be releasing more categories in the next week, so keep an eye out.