Where is the most beautiful panorama (view) you've seen?

Question

Id like to thank all who wrote and shared their view each and every description is enchanting .

Answer 1

The Grand Canyon. I seriously thought I would never care, but once I went, it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life. And I have traveled to so many places around the world.

Answer 2

I'm probably biased but I grew up in Torquay, Devon where you can get some pretty stunning coastal views. What's really nice is it's not far for me to travel (my ears don't like planes!) and all the views have a modest sense of beauty to them. In the summer it's so plush and green and really nice to get away to from the concrete jungle of the city!

There are 11 beaches in Torquay alone meaning there's plenty to choose from to get away from the over-packed main ones.

Also, Dartmoor is outstandingly beautiful and pretty breathtaking at any time of year.

I know Torquay doesn't have the best reputation as a destination anymore - as with many seaside locations. But hopefully the gallery on the link below will hopefully give you an insight into why it was first called the English Riviera!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/image_galleries/torquay_gallery.shtml?1

Answer 3

The best panoramic view I have ever seen was of Manhattan from the top of the World Trade Centre in February 2001. We visited there on our honeymoon on a cold day with a cloudless sky and you could see for miles around. NYC is a beautiful City and really cool. Strange to think that I won't be able to see that particular view again since 9/11.

Answer 4

I would have to say the most beautiful place I have ever seen would have to be the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The scenery just took my breath away. Banff especially! You are literally surrounded by gigantic mountains all with their own individual characteristics. While you are driving through them , with each turn its almost as if you can reach out and touch them then you realise they are not so reachable. As they tower above you, and as your memory recalls the sotries you've been told about how the areas were discovered you can feel history come alive.

I love visiting the rockies, Banff offers extensive views of snow capped peaks, the fantastic Bow river, an hour of so away is the stunning Lake Louise, and to see glaciers that are hundreds of thousands years old is amazing. You can walk on the breathtaking Columbia ice field which in itself is a great site. It takes me away to a fantastic feeling ever time I visit.

By the way, EXCELLENT question!!!

Answer 5

In 1982 I was backpacking through the south island of Mindanao in the Philippines. I arrived at a place called General Santos city or Dajiangas as it was known by the locals. I had heard of a group of islands that had not been visited by outsiders for more than five years and decided to go there. I had to board a decrepit old survey ship called the Sam Basser which was listing at an alarming angle to starboard, in order to get to these islands. They are called the Sarangani islands and lay off the extreme southern tip of Mindanao. To cut this long story short, upon crossing the straits between the two islands I awoke in the morning to witness the most unbelievable panoramic view I'd ever seen.
On a sea like a mill pond, our boat was cutting a wake in the water which was being crossed by a pod of Dolphins, approx 150 -200 in number. The sun was coming up from behind a huge cumuli nimbus cloud, the outer extreme of which, was lit up like a massive shimmering ribbon and the Volcanic island to which I was heading, was a huge purple giant ahead of us. And guess what? My camera broke just at that moment!!!!! It was one of those moments when you know what you are born for.

Answer 6

I haven't been abroad as such. Went to Germany for a long weekend but that was 25 years ago, so i won't count that. The most beautiful scenery for me is North Yorkshire Coast and Moors. You can stand on the top of Hill or Cliff, and see for miles, and take in that breathtaking never ending view, of endless fields and endless expanse of sea. Ravenscar is most definately beautiful. Oh I just can't wait to go again.

Answer 7

If you drive west out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada just before dawn, and drive for about half an hour, you'll round a corner and in front of you will be a wall of mountains rising out of the prairie foothills, from the northern horizon to the southern horizon. The first time I saw this view I stopped and watched as the sun rose behind me and revealed the mountains in their full majesty.

Vancouver, Canada. Anywhere on the North shore, or the West side.

Driving north out of Vancouver up the sea to sky highway, the Tantalus mountains look as if they placed there from a fantasy story.

Anywhere in Hawaii, Tahiti or the far north coast of Queensland, Australia.

The hinterlands outside of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.

Tasmania.

New Zealand.

And finally, it should be mandatory for every person on the planet, to visit the Serengeti, and to look upon Kilimanjaro at both sunrise and sunset. It will make you a believer.

Answer 8

I have to agree, the Grand Canyon is one of my favourites. I was there in January 2007 and landed in the base by helicopter. Unfortunately we only had 40 minutes but I could have spent 2 days just taking in the site.

Another favourite of mine has to be the Maldives. The photos I took using a bog standard digi camera are exactly as you see in brochures.

Finaly, again already mentioned is Liverpool skyline. I am lucky enough to see it from my main bedroom window across from the Wirral.

Certainly 3 places where you can sit back and reflect on everything around you.

Answer 9

It couls be a choice of a few. The first would be a view over Manchester from Saddleworth moors (remember the moors murders), it makes the whole place look tiny. The second would be from the top of one of the towers(ive forgotten its name) in Melbourne. You can see right out across the bay. The third, staying in Australia is a view over Sydney from the air. Another would be looking out to sea from around the Great Barrier Reef. Not only is the underwater scenery beautiful, but when you look out into the deep blue sea, it makes you appreciate how big this world is. The final one is the view out over San Antonio bay. I know it is a reputed clubbing hotspot in Ibiza, but there is a wall that you can sit on that faces out to sea. At sunset, it is a beautiful sight and one that takes away your breath.

Answer 10

Sailing along the Grand Canal in Venice past St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Like being in the middle of a Canaletto painting. Stunning.

Answer 11

Civita di Bagnoregio....a tiny town lost in time which sits literally among the clouds in Toscana. Walking down the quiet streets, a friendly little lady beckoned us to enter her garden gate. We noticed a few other tourists dropped a few coins into her basket to thank her . The flowers were blooming. The garden was lush and green. The air was heavy with the perfume of the flowers. It was still. I could hear a bee buzzing. I looked out into the mist, beheld the blue sky and wisps of clouds above me, and began to weep for the sheer beauty and for being so blessed to be allowed this moment. Nothing thrills me personally like the blue Caribbean, but I will never forget this view in Italy, where time stood still.