Paris, London, New York: some cities we can recognize instantly, even in silhouette. From the dizzy heights of the Dubai horizon to the ancient outline of Rome, this guide features short texts on 50 of the most iconic, vibrant, and magnificent places from across the globe. In the stylish illustrations included here, Yolanda Zappaterra breaks down these skylines so that we can recognize and understand the significance of the cultural and historical structures that are integral parts of Chicago, Jerusalem, London, Hong Kong, Delhi, Sydney, Havana, and Buenos Aires.