2014 April | The Pinnacle List

Icon Luxury Penthouse – PH2 450 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL, USA

This lavish 7,993 sq. ft. penthouse at the Icon Tower on South Beach represents the ultimate in luxury condo living in Miami. The spectacular residence was created for those with an opulent taste for sophisticated style and an enviable lifestyle of living above it all. An extraordinary cornucopia shaped staircase and massively heightened ceilings open up to an unbelievable customized… read more →

Christ the Redeemer – Brazil’s Iconic Statue on Top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is considered to be the largest Art Deco statue and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. A symbol of Brazilian Christianity, the 700-ton statue is 39.6-meters (130 ft.) tall including its 9.5-meter (31 ft.) pedestal. Located at the peak of the 700-meter (2,300 ft.) Corcovado Mountain… read more →

The Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai – The Tallest Free Standing Structure in the World

When the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai was completed on October 1, 2009, most people didn’t realize that this architectural and engineering marvel became not only the tallest building in the world, but also the tallest free standing structure in the world. read more →

Machu Picchu – The Awe Inspiring Citadel of the Lost City of the Inca Empire

One of the world’s most spectacular ancient cities is Machu Picchu. Located at the meeting point between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, the “Lost City of the Incas” was designated as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1983 and is often cited as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The historic sanctuary… read more →

The Pinnacle Stack Along the White Chalk Cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in Southern England

This breathtaking view of a rock formation known as the Pinnacle Stack is part of the spectacular topography of a beautiful stretch of high white chalk cliffs along the Southern Coast of England known as the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a famous Purbeck landmark, which attracts thousands of adventurous visitors each year. read more →

The Incomparable Panoramic Views of Rio de Janeiro from Sugarloaf Mountain in Brazil

Few cities in the world offer views as striking as Rio de Janeiro. Known as the “cidade maravilhosa” (the marvelous city), Rio de Janeiro is a place of incomparable beauty. The city folds itself into narrow bits of land between tropical beaches and mountains that punctuate the landmark scenery reaching up to 2,500 ft. in height. read more →

A Roman Emperor’s Paradise – Caesar Augustus Acchiappanuvole Views on the Island of Dreams

On the southern edge of the Gulf of Naples off the Coast of Italy across the cobalt blue Tyrrhenian Sea, lies Capri. Often called the “Island of Dreams” and known as the “Isle of Sirens” in Greek mythology, it is said that this enchanted land is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in the world. The magic of… read more →

Terrazzo dell’Infinito – The Belvedere “Terrace of Infinity” on the Amalfi Coast of Italy

A setting so highly scenic and gloriously atmospheric that any adjective to try and somewhat describe this miracle of nature is somehow ineffective. It has been said that it is one of the most heavenly views of tranquility imaginable. An incomparable majestic jewel on the Amalfi Coast of Italy, American writer Gore Vidal was so awe-struck by the cliff-edge panoramic… read more →

Cap d’Ail Luxury Apartment – Cote d’Azur, France 🇫🇷 – Showcase

Located in the resort town of Cap d’Ail on the Cote d’Azur of the French Riviera, this luxury apartment was designed to unite a refined lifestyle with an atmosphere of holiday relaxation at the seaside. Situated just steps away from the coast, the stunning residence offers resplendent views that cascade down to the azure sea and beyond the horizon. The… read more →

Luxury Sea Breeze Apartment 3 – Tel Aviv, Israel 🇮🇱 – Showcase

If you have ever dreamed of living by the sea, this fabulous luxury urban apartment on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel may be your dream come true. The home was envisioned to be so close to the water that it gives occupants a sense of hovering over the sea. Purposely designed with floor-to-ceiling glass panels that allow residents to… read more →