Instagram plays a huge role in our lives right now. It’s agreed that without this social network, we practically cannot imagine our day-to-day activities. With Instagram, we have the opportunity to share important and interesting moments of our life with friends and acquaintances. No wonder there are so many jokes about the fact that “if you didn’t post it on your Instagram stories, then it didn’t happen”. And, of course, travel and Instagram are inextricably linked. So, which cities do travelers, influencers, and photography enthusiasts fancy the most? In this article, we have selected the most Instagrammable cities in the world.
This is not surprising. While traveling, we experience the most amazing adventures in life. And, of course, we want to share these emotions with others. This is the reason why during trips our Instagram just explodes with the number of photos and Stories with magnificent buildings, museums, theaters, skyscrapers, and restaurants of a new place.
Wherever you go, you’ll surely find a perfect spot to take alluring pictures. However, trend analysis shows us that some cities are more popular on Instagram than others. The reason is that travelers publish their photos, add a location and use hashtags.
1. The most Instagrammable cities in the world: New York, USA
New York has been ranked first place for several years now. Its skyscrapers and parks are deservedly well-known by both tourists and locals. Manhattan and its tourist spots — Times Square and Central Park are two examples of frequently posted locations by Instagram users. As a matter of fact, Central Park was rated as one of the top ten most popular places in the world. In addition to that, there’s the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Museum of Modern Art.
2. The most Instagrammable cities in the world: Paris, France
Paris has long and firmly taken the top spot on this list. It is a mecca for fashion bloggers and therefore constantly appears on the pages of fashion reports. The city is full of sights like no other in the world. You might be wondering if there is at least one person in the world who could have visited Paris and not posted a photo of the Eiffel Tower on Instagram? Well, there are other famous places of the city: the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe, are also popular with users. Cozy cafes and green parks, majestic bridges, and ancient doors seem to be specially created to become the backdrop for the perfect Instagram post.
3. The most Instagrammable cities in the world: London, UK
London, as the world capital of culture, art, and entertainment, attracts 15 million tourists annually. The greatest interest among Instagram users is aroused by London art galleries, palaces, parks, historical monuments, and museums. The British Museum and the Natural History Museum are particularly popular. No traveler, of course, can miss the Big Ben, Tower Bridge, double-decker buses, and red telephone booths. Also popular among tourists are the green areas of London: Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James’. They are within walking distance of the West End, and a little further away are the more extensive parks of Hampstead Heath and Richmond Park.
4. Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo is a large Brazilian metropolis located in the southeastern part of the country. The city is full of museums, parks, and ancient architecture, adjacent to modern skyscrapers. In addition to natural beauty, sights like Ibirapuera Park, Hopi Hari Amusement Park, municipal market, and cathedrals are most often photographed in the Brazilian capital. And there is the Edifício Itália skyscraper — the third-largest building in Brazil, from which tourists like to take panoramic pictures.
5. Most instagrammable cities in the world: Barcelona, Spain
Despite the fact that last year was quite difficult for Barcelona in terms of tourism, it has retained its attractiveness for travelers. Barcelona has remained on the list of the most popular cities on Instagram. This is not surprising, because its monuments and sites are well-known not only in Europe but also in the rest of the world. In the first place among the most photographed sights is the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. In addition, the images often show the stadium of the Barcelona Camp Nou football club, the streets of the Barceloneta quarter, Park Guell and Montjuic Mountain.
6. Nice, France
In 2019, Nice joined the list of the 15 most popular European cities on Instagram. Nice is an ancient city, which combines features in the architecture of both Italy and France. It is the most popular resort in France. The old center still preserves the medieval spirit. Narrow labyrinths of streets with houses under red tiles, churches, cozy cafes, and merchants’ shops attract tourists who dream of plunging into the past for a while. The famous flower pots under the windows, fabulous flower markets, and cozy restaurants seem to be meant for Instagram feeds. But the main attraction of Nice is the blue sea stretching along its entire southeastern coast.
7. Malaga, Spain
This city has become one of the favorite tourist destinations of “Instagrammers”. Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso. This city is overflowing with museums of modern art, skyscraper hotels connected with centuries-old historical monuments. In addition, you can find many beautiful beaches with palm oases and admire the bright blue sea. The Roman theater, the castle of Gibraltar or Alcazaba, views from the historical botanical garden of La Concepcion – most often appear in the pictures. In addition, there are hundreds of aesthetic pubs, bars, and coffee shops in Malaga, with which you can create a very aesthetic Story on Instagram.
8. Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the world with diverse architecture. So it gives a lot of room for creativity. According to travelers, Istanbul is several cities in one. Here you can see completely different areas – from the sacred sites of the Sultanahmet district and elegant Beyoglu, reminiscent of 19th-century Europe, to the fashionable Nisantasi quarter. There are Christian churches, Muslim mosques, palaces, and museums in the city — you can often see all of them in pictures from the Turkish capital. The most popular among Instagram users are the Blue Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, as well as the Bosphorus Strait, and Turkish bazaars.
Also, check out our article about Edinburgh
