There's a part of the brain that recognises beautiful views - the parahippocampal cortex
That part of the brain is rich in endorphins
Why place and well-being are at the new frontier of medicine | Dr. Esther Sternberg | TEDxUTA
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"The reason we all pay more for a room with a view is because we're giving ourselves a shot of endorphins when we look at that view"