From gorgeous scenery, unique architecture and wonderous historic landmarks, Portsmouth and the surrounding area are home to some amazing views.
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Some locations true hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. It can be hard to be bogged down by the hustle and bustle of the city, but when you explore Portsmouth and the surrounding area, there are so many places you’ll want to visit again and again.
Here are 11 views that make you fall in love with Portsmouth. Be sure to click through all the pictures to see the beautiful images captured by the photographers.
![The views are always gorgeous from the top of Portsdown Hill.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMwZDM5ZmVjLWFhMDYtNDFiMi05NWM5LWIwYjkzYmQ1MWIzNzplM2ZiNjY1ZS0zZmIxLTQ0M2YtODljYy04ODE3ZDRmN2NiY2I=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Portsdown Hill
The views are always gorgeous from the top of Portsdown Hill. Photo: Louise Wickham - Wiglet Photography
![Stokes Bay beach really is a hidden gem to visit.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI5YjE0NDUyLTYzNmEtNDIwNS1hMTgxLWVkMWQ4ZDY0NWFiOTo4OGE3MzRhZS03N2FhLTRiM2MtOWJhYS0wNTE0NjViMzkyNGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
![The Spinnaker Tower always looks stunning when light up, and the views from the top are always worth the wait. Here it's lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRmYTI4NGQ5LWQwYjgtNDhhYS1iMDA1LTM2MzM0YjFjYzZhNDoxYjE2MmM4ZS0wZTkxLTQ0NzgtOWUyZi1mYjhkY2Q4ZDJjZDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Spinnaker Tower
The Spinnaker Tower always looks stunning when light up, and the views from the top are always worth the wait. Here it's lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. Photo: Phillip Bramble
![Sunrise at Eastney Beach.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYxMGE2OTNiLTViOWEtNGY2OC04OWI3LWFmY2M1ZDU0ODdiZDpiYjkzYzUzZS00YmY3LTQzMDctYjNlZi1kNjVjNzRhNWUxMDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)