Photos: 18 Inspiring Cityscapes Around the World

Photos: 18 Inspiring Cityscapes Around the World

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“Getting away from it all” doesn’t always have to mean visiting remote landscapes or laid-back beaches. Here are 19 gorgeous cityscapes around the world to inspire your travels!

1: Shanghai, China

Photos: 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Li Yang on Unsplash

2: Marrakech, Morocco

Photos: Marrakech, Morocco - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by gemmmm 🖤 on Unsplash

3: Tokyo, Japan

4: Moscow, Russia

5: Cairo, Egypt

Photos: Cairo, Egypt - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Sean Wang on Unsplash

6: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Photos: Amsterdam, Netherlands - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Ethan Hu on Unsplash

7: Seoul, South Korea

8: Havana, Cuba

Photos: Havana, Cuba - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash

9: New York City, USA

Photos: Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Andre Benz on Unsplash

10: Cape Town, South Africa

11: San Jose, Costa Rica

12: Nairobi, Kenya

Photos: Nairobi, Kenya - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Mustafa Omar on Unsplash

13: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Photos: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Davi Costa on Unsplash

14: Auckland, New Zealand

15: London, England

Photos: London, England - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Aaron Gilmore on Unsplash

16: Washington, D.C., USA

17: Paris, France

18: Sydney, Australia

Photos: Sydney, Australia - 19 Inspiring Cityscapes Worldwide - Frayed Passport

Photo by Laura Cros on Unsplash

About the Author

Originally from Indiana, Heather believes every destination has a story worth telling and a reason to visit. With a deep love of adventure, history, and psychology, she shares travel trivia, tips, and inspiration to encourage you to explore the world with curiosity and optimism. Read her other articles on Frayed Passport here.

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