Think a list of the 10 world's most photographed attractions would include the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building?
Think again.
The Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building don't even make the list.
Using the interactive 'heat map' Sightsmap, based on data from a Google-powered photo-sharing app to provide the rankings, this infographic, produced by ParrotPrint, reveals how many times each sight has been hashtagged on Instagram.
Let’s check out the lens-bait hotspots of the world.
Guggenheim museum
古根海姆博物馆
New York, USA
It’s this modern and contemporary art gallery which steals the title of being New York’s most photographed attraction. The gallery is considered one of the most significant architectural and cultural icons of the 20th century and visitors can enjoy unique exhibitions and artist-led lectures, as well as performances and film screenings.
Trinita dei monti
圣三一教堂
Rome, Italy
The Trinita dei Monti is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance church which sits in a commanding position in Rome, at the summit of the Spanish steps which lead down to the attractive Piazza di Spagna. Known for its location rather than for the works inside it, the church has developed over the centuries into one of the most recognized sights of the Eternal City.
Park Guell
奎尔公园
Barcelona, Spain
Designed by Gaudi, Park Guell has plenty to offer its visitors-colorful sculptures, the soaring Dragon Stairway, the open Placa de la Natura renowed for its undulating bench covered with tile-shard mosaic, not to mention the spectacular view out across the city that its position on Carmel Hill provides. The perfect subject matter for a holiday snap!
Moulin Rouge
红磨坊
Paris, France
Known across the world as the establishment where the modern form of the can-can dance was born, the Moulin Rouge has transformed into one of Paris’s most famous tourist attractions, offering its guests musical and visual entertainment. Its flamboyant red windmill is recognized across the globe as a symbol of the Parisian bohemian lifestyle.
Maiden’s Tower
少女塔
Istanbul, Turkey
Located in the Bosphorus Strait, the Maiden’s Tower is not only one of Istanbul’s most popular attractions but also an age-old Turkish symbol of love and romance. The original tower was built to control the movement of Persian ships in the Bosphorus, however the tower that stands today has been heavily restored and is now a restaurant.