20 Iconic Landmarks From a Refreshingly Different Angle

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By Andrea Romano2014-03-20 11:30:35 UTC

Landmarks, both natural and man-made, inspire thousands of photographs from people all over the world. Their beauty is captured on postcards, on film or even in your personal Instagram account.

But have you ever stopped to wonder what these famous sites looked like from a different angle? Having a new vantage point on an iconic monument can provide a new view of the world you live in.

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It might shock you how different these outstanding sites look from a change in perspective. Sometimes the real thing can't be captured on a postcard.

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Topics: iconic, landmarks, photography, Pics, Travel & Leisure, US & World, Watercooler, World

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