And on top of that, with some towering buildings, there are some stunning sightlines across the city that few of us get the opportunity to enjoy. There are even the great views that the city’s annual festive big wheel provides every Christmas.
Our picture gallery puts together some of these views. Perhaps you’ve checked some of the public views out yourself?
. Amazing views
We all know Sheffield is England's most beautiful city – and today we are sharing some of the best views across the town. Photo: Submitted
. The Balance
The view from the upper floors of The Balance, looking over the rooftops of Hawley Street and Campo Lane Photo: David Kessen
. Sky Edge
Pictured are views over the City from grass land at the end of Sky Edge Avenue.....Pic Steve Ellis Photo: Steve Ellis
. Granville Road
The view down Granville Road as you head into Sheffield city centre is simply sublime. It was even used in a scene in the Full Monty. Photo: Google
. Broad Lane
The view from the upper floors of The Balance, looking out onto Broad Lane roundabout Photo: David Kessen
. City Lofts St Paul's part two
The view from the top of Sheffield's City Lofts St Paul's apartments, the city's tallest building. As clouds roll in from the north west, this view takes in the Peace Gardens (foreground) next to the town hall. Picture Chris Lawton. Photo: Chris Lawton
1. Amazing views
We all know Sheffield is England's most beautiful city – and today we are sharing some of the best views across the town. Photo: Submitted
2. The Balance
The view from the upper floors of The Balance, looking over the rooftops of Hawley Street and Campo Lane Photo: David Kessen
3. Sky Edge
Pictured are views over the City from grass land at the end of Sky Edge Avenue.....Pic Steve Ellis Photo: Steve Ellis
4. Granville Road
The view down Granville Road as you head into Sheffield city centre is simply sublime. It was even used in a scene in the Full Monty. Photo: Google