The Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland.Getty Images
The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare was named one of the “most Instagrammable spots in Europe” in a new study.
With its rugged coastlines, ancient castles, and wild beauty, Ireland is a dream destination for any photographer.
To find the most Insta-worthy tourist spots, DrückGlück analyzed destinations across Europe, examining the frequency with which each location was hashtagged on Instagram as well as its popularity on Google. The aim of the study was to highlight lesser-known yet highly Instagrammable locations that have gained popularity on social media.
Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher took fourth place on the top 10 list, being hashtagged in 750K Instagram posts. With 1.1 million Google searches, this location also was looked up on the internet more than it was hashtagged.
Known for its dramatic heights and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, this stunning spot is definitely photo worthy. It’s no wonder this County Clare location frequently ranks as the top tourist attraction on the Emerald Isle.
Santorini, Greece, with its beautiful sunsets and iconic blue-domed churches, earned the top spot on the list. It was hashtagged 7.8M times on Instagram with almost as many searches for it online.
Following in second was Cinque Terre in Italy, with 2.5M Instagram hashtags. Having over 4.4 million Google searches, interest in its colorful towns and panoramic views exceeded the number of hashtags.
Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, claimed the third spot, with 800K Instagram hashtags. It was Googled over 250K times for its Gothic architecture and views of the Vltava River.
Rounding out the top five was the Faroe Islands in Denmark, with 700K Instagram hashtags. Loved for its rugged landscapes and unique beauty, the island was googled over 6 times more than it was hashtagged on Instagram.
You can check out the complete top 10 list below.
Most Instagrammable Places in Europe:
- Santorini, Greece
- Cinque Terre, Italy
- Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
- Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
- Faroe Islands, Denmark
- Mont Saint-Michel, France
- Lavender Fields, Provence, France
- Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
- Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy
- Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
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