Instagram has released its list of the top most Instagrammed cities of 2017, based on data collected from 1 January 2017 and 17 November 2017. How many have you been to?
10. Barcelona
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Barcelona has an abundance of photogenic attractions, from Gaudi’s architecture to the dramatic Gothic Quarter.
9. Istanbul
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The breathtaking Istanbul skyline has been the focus of numerous Instagram snaps over the past 12 months.
8. Jakarta
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Indonesia’s sprawling metropolis at first glance, with its high rise, concrete and grid-lock streets, might not seem like an obviously Instagrammable destination. That said, this city of juxtapositions fuses luxe mega developments with historic colonial architecture – which makes for an interesting picture.
7. St Petersburg
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With its dramatic scenery and snowy weather, St Petersburg is a true winter wonderland.
6. Los Angeles
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Beaches, rugged mountain ranges and deserts, LA has got what it takes to be an Instagram city.
5. Paris
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It doesn’t get more beautiful than Paris where every street is a photo opportunity. Whether you stick to iconic Eiffel Tower or the view from the Sacre Coeur, Paris is built for Instagram.
4. São Paulo
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From its beautiful cathedral to the Ibirapuera Park, Brazil’s capital city has a lot to offer visually.
3. London
London is a cinematic city, with historic architecture, winding, cobbled streets and a slew of iconic buildings that tourists just can’t get enough of.
2. Moscow
Being in Moscow feels like stepping straight into a Tolstoy novel, and any photos evoke a fairytale-like, bygone quality.
1. New York
In top position is The Big Apple where life feels like a film set, with photogenic sightings at every corner – from cultural monuments to that Instagrammable skyline.
From: Harper’s BAZAAR UK