Dream panoramas: 15 landings to discover around the world
Needless to say, not all airports are the same. In some you are simply happy to have landed, while in others you [...]
Needless to say, not all airports are the same. In some you are simply happy to have landed, but in others you enjoy the whole slow process from the window because the view is breathtaking. The surrounding nature can provide some unique suggestions. Here, then, are the 15 dream landings to try at least once in a lifetime according to the CNN.
Venice
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Landing in Venice means getting a view of historic rooftops and bell towers, as well as MOSE and the entire lagoon, which includes the islands of Burano and Torcello. It is a unique view, with the shape of the city being defined somewhat imaginatively: a fish headed inland moving its tail against the Adriatic Sea.
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Genoa
Another Italian stop appears on the list, it is Genoa defined as the most spectacular landing you can enjoy on the Mediterranean. The runway is a short distance from the city center, actually made on a strip of land taken from the sea. The landing will be almost at the water's edge, surrounded by the colors of typical Genoese houses.
Maldives
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The breathtaking beauty of the Maldives is world famous. Not surprisingly, it is one of the places everyone would like to visit once in a lifetime. Incredible is the feeling of approaching the atolls from above, in the air. A spectacle out of the ordinary.
Queenstown
Weather conditions are often unfavorable, but when all goes well, a unique view of the Southern Alps opens up at Queensland Airport. An undiscovered treasure trove in New Zealand's South Island.
London
Heathrow offers a view of all of London, following the course of the Thames into the heart of the city, then flying over the famous bridges and Buckingham Palace, as well as Wembley and the crab parks. A sort of preview of what you will be going to visit as a tourist once you land.
Rio de Janeiro
The small airport of Santos Dumont is a real treasure to discover among hills, beautiful mountains, and sandy beaches. What Rio gives on arrival is an enviable naturalistic panorama.
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St. Paul's
One experience to try is to land on an evening flight, admiring the São Paulo skyline totally illuminated. The impact is truly amazing, with lights so strong that they give a unique effect even in the presence of clouds.
Santiago de Chile
Slowly we say goodbye to hills and plains, quickly approaching the Andes. Looking ever closer at these snow-capped mountains is an experience not so easily forgotten.
Innsbruck
A landing definitely not suitable for the most susceptible travelers. Flying at low altitude in the mountains is indeed not for everyone. We recommend trying this magical experience in winter, when all around is snow dominating the landscape.
Nice
An airport built on water, with passengers being able to see the panorama of the French Riviera open up before them. It is among the most well-known panoramas in the world and deserves its own position in this special ranking.
Hong Kong
The airstrip is, as with Genoa, a strip of land taken from the South China Sea. The landing is above water, and if the weather conditions are favorable, the views will be incredible.
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San Francisco
In California, the most striking landing is in San Francisco, since it manages to reconcile nature and urban center. Thus we move from the hills and coastlines of California to a glimpse of the city architecture made famous by Hollywood. Just think of the Golden Gate Bridge, which when seen from above is mesmerizing.
Las Vegas
To arrive in Las Vegas at night is to be awash in lights. This is the real city that never sleeps, and the view from above clearly demonstrates this. Different, however, is the impact during the day, which is decidedly more scenic. Here the gaze is enraptured by the desert that surrounds this modern oasis.
Cape Town
Looking out your window and admiring the views of the African continent is priceless. Cape Town's location lends itself excellently to "photography" from above. It lies between the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean and gives incredible views of Table Mountain.
Kigali
Travelers are captivated by the African hinterland. While on one side are verdant hills, on the other are towering mountains crisscrossed by man-made red earth paths. The gaze then stretches in the direction of Lake Kivu, which marks the border between Rwanda and Congo.
