From snowy peaks to towering skyscrapers, here are some of the best mountain and city views in the world.

Berlin is nothing if not resilient, having outlasted many turbulent periods in its history. Those scars still show today in the stark distinction felt between the east and west sides of the city even though it’s been decades since the Berlin Wall came down. And for a European capital city, it’s not conventionally beautiful like Paris or London. Instead, Berlin embraces its eccentric hodgepodge of grit and glamour.

From Berlin to Taipei, these gayborhoods around the globe are where queer pioneers fought for LGBTQ+ rights.