Waterfalls are a source of endless fascination, from vertiginous cascades like Angel Falls in Venezuela to broad beauties like Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Then there are the spectacular settings, with waterfalls deep in rainforests and thick jungle or set against backdrops of dramatic cliffs and mountains.

Click through the gallery to discover some of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, from tall trickles to sculptural masterpieces...