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.
5. Broad Lane
The view from the upper floors of The Balance, looking out onto Broad Lane roundabout Photo: David Kessen
6. 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
7. Baslow Road
The sight of Sheffield, distant in the valley, is a beautiful sight from Baslow Road, near the Owler Bar roundabout out towards the Peak District Photo: David Kessen
8. Meersbrook Park
Looking over Sheffield from Meersbrook Park. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells