We've visited Munich several times. They have height restrictions on buildings and it's a lovely city. Most of Paris skyscrapers are at la Defense so the skyline is attractive...
Are those cities "lovely" due to height restrictions though? Many would argue that New York City, Chicago, Dubai and even London, are "lovely" because of their tall buildings. It's certainly a matter of taste, but if urban sprawl is to ever be contained, then building "up" is pretty much the only option (at least until you convince people that living underground is the way of the future).