50 of the best views in the world

Darcy SchildJul 21, 2020, 02:45 IST

The Grand Canyon.Anton Foltin/Shutterstock

The world is filled with natural wonders, parks, and ancient monuments that make for spectacular views.
Iceland's Reynisfjara black-sand beach is an incredible sight to behold.
Lake Tekapo in New Zealand is known for being a spectacular spot for stargazing.

It's no secret that our planet is pretty incredible.

From ancient archaeological sites to natural features like canyons and cliffs, just about every corner of the world offers special spots. Greece is home to idyllic pink-sand beaches, Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni salt flat offers stunning optical illusion-esque views, and the vibrant blue water of Moraine Lake in Canada is nothing short of picture-perfect.

We've gathered 50 of the most breathtaking views in the world.

ARGENTINA: Los Glaciares National Park

Los Glaciares National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage property. Serjio74/Shutterstock

ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL: Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park. Julio Ricco/Shutterstock

AUSTRALIA: Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef. JC Photo/Shutterstock

AUSTRALIA: Greater Blue Mountains Area

The Greater Blue Mountains Area in Australia. PhotosByRichard/Shutterstock

BOLIVIA: Salar de Uyuni salt flat

Salar de Uyuni salt flat. Anna Gibiskys/Shutterstock

CANADA: Moraine Lake in Alberta

Moraine Lake in Alberta, Canada. Galyna Andrushko/Shutterstock

CHINA: China Danxia geological area

China Danxia is a UNESCO World Heritage property. Shutterstock

CHINA: The Great Wall

The Great Wall of China. aphotostory / Shutterstock

COSTA RICA: Area de Conservación Guanacaste

Area de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica. Inspired By Maps/Shutterstock

EGYPT: Nubian Monuments

Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock

FINLAND: The region of Lapland during Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, as seen over northern Finland. Sara Winter/Shutterstock

FRANCE: Lavender fields in the Provence region

Lavender fields Provence, France. StevanZZ/Shutterstock

FRANCE: The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower in Paris dazzles in the night sky. Kamil Zihnioglu/AP

FRANCE: Mont-Saint-Michel

Mont-Saint-Michel on the border of Normandy and Brittany, France. Shutterstock

GERMANY: Neuschwanstein Castle

The Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Shutterstock/ Feel good studio

GREECE: Meteora Monasteries

Meteora, Greece. Shutterstock/Sergey Novikov

GREECE: Pink-sand beaches in Elafonissi, Crete

A beach in Elafonissi, Crete, Greece. Patryk Kosmider/Shutterstock

GREECE: Oia, Santorini

Oia, Santorini, Greece. leoks/Shutterstock

ICELAND: Reynisfjara black-sand beach

Reynisfjara beach, Iceland. Christopher Czermak/Shutterstock

ICELAND: Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland is a volcanic and glacial region. Guitar photographer/Shutterstock

INDIA: The Taj Mahal

The white marble mausoleum and its surrounding garden make the Taj Mahal an incredible destination. Matt King/Getty Images

IRELAND: Burren and Cliffs of Moher

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher. shutterupeire/Shutterstock

ITALY: Porto Venere coast

The colorful buildings of Cinque Terre. Inu/Shutterstock

JAPAN: Bioluminescent beach at Toyama Bay

The bioluminescent waters of Toyama Bay. tdub_video/Getty Images

JAPAN: Ancient Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan. Patrick Foto/Shutterstock

JORDAN: The ancient city of Petra

Petra, Jordan. Shutterstock

MALAYSIA: Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark

Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark in Malaysia. H-AB Photography/Shutterstock

MONTENEGRO: Region of Kotor

Kotor on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro. amyrxa/Shutterstock

MOROCCO: Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech

Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech. Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock

MYANMAR: Ancient city of Bagan

Hot air balloons over Bagan, Myanmar. lkunl/Shutterstock

NEW ZEALAND: Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. Nadly Aizat/Shutterstock

NORWAY: The Bryggen wharf in Bergen

The Bryggen wharf in Bergen, Norway. Grisha Bruev / Shutterstock

PANAMA: Coiba National Park

Panama's Coiba National Park is known for its diverse marine life. Inspired By Maps/Shutterstock

PERU: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu in Peru is perhaps one of the most well-known views and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Aleksandra H. Kossowska/Shutterstock

PORTUGAL: Laurisilva of Madeira

The Laurisilva of Madeira is a UNESCO World Heritage property. Thomas Marchhart/Shutterstock

ST. LUCIA: The Pitons volcanic peaks

The Pitons in St. Lucia. James R Schultz/Shutterstock

SINGAPORE: Supertree Grove

Supertree Grove in Singapore. Kanuman/Shutterstock

SPAIN: Windmills of La Mancha

La Mancha, Spain. myLoupe/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

SPAIN: The historic city of Toledo

The city of Toledo, Spain, sits on top of a medieval fortress. LucVi/Shutterstock

SPAIN: Las Médulas ancient gold-mining area

Las Médulas in Spain's Léon region. Marques/Shutterstock

SWITZERLAND: The Swiss Alps

A ride through the Alps. emperorcosar/Shutterstock

THAILAND: Historic city of Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya, Thailand. 24Novembers/Shutterstock

TURKEY: Natural minter al springs in Pamukkale

Pamukkale, Turkey. THANAN/Shutterstock

UK: Stonehenge

The monuments of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

UK: View of the River Thames from the London Eye

The popular attraction offers spectacular views of London. Ale Argentieri/Shutterstock

US: Yosemite National Park in California

Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Shutterstock/Mikhail Kolesnikov

US: Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Anton Foltin/Shutterstock

US: Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright in Pennsylvania

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania. Shutterstock.com / Robert Crow

VIETNAM: Non nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark

Non nuoc Cao Bang in Vietnam. Jimmy Tran/Shutterstock

ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of falling water in the world, according to UNESCO. StanislavBeloglazov/Shutterstock

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