Answer to edition 480
This skyline gave very few clues as to the identity of the city. The pointed conical shape is actually the tower of Customs House, a period building. The architecture of the lower-rise modern buildings reflects the period architecture of the city too.
It was quite a challenge so I gave a hint when I posted the photo a week ago. The city played a major role in the countries independence when the locals dumped a load of tea in the harbour. That event became known as the Boston Tea Party.
The city is Boston, USA
Last week's winners
Congratulations to those who identified the distorted city from Where in the World (476) as Boston, USA: Tim (@timofnewbury), Atul (@pixodentist), and Jackie (@jackiesjourneys).
This week's "Where in the World..."
This week the distorted image features a scene that often features in tourists’ photographs. There are several clues that help narrow down the identity of the city.
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