But it looks even more breathtaking from the skies above.
Sam Towner is a 32yr old local photographer from Portsmouth who has been taking photographs for the past 12 years.
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He recently purchased a drone to capture shots from a different perspective and angle of the city that he had never seen before.
A selection of these can be found on his Instagram @stop.pix.photography
Have a look through the gallery below!
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1. Spectacular views
Pounds scrap yard marks the entrance to the city Photo: The News archive
2. Spectacular views
Portsmouth Guildhall from above showing its glory Photo: The News archive
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