Describing the city

Huge
Impressive
Grand
Stunning
Enormous...
Building

Captivating
attractive
fascinating
modern
futuristic

City center, downtown
Historic center/buildings
Town hall

Strange, weird,
bizarre,
queer, odd
Awful/hideous

The city lies on
The city is considered to be/
is regarded as...
The city is renowned for...

Waterfront
Posh restaurant/café
Architectural sites
Futuristic skylines