The 99 most photographed locations in the world

From ancient ruins to gravity-defying skyscrapers, our list of the most photographed places in the world, based on Popsa user-data, paints a vivid picture of current travel trends, timeless classics and colourful global locations – providing plenty of photo inspiration for your next trip. 

Europe dominates the list of most photographed cities, with locations such as Rome, Paris and Venice featuring numerous times, courtesy of centuries-old landmarks including the Colosseum, Eiffel Tower and the picturesque canals of Venice. 

History and grandeur go hand-in-hand here, where timeless architecture, romantic backdrops and cultural resonance draw millions of camera lenses each year. Religious landmarks such as St Peter’s Basilica and Sagrada Família appear alongside ancient wonders including the Acropolis and Pompeii, highlighting our enduring fascination with past civilisations.

The list also reveals our love of new icons and immersive experiences – places like Disney World, Harry Potter Studios and Tokyo’s teamLab Planets speak to a new era of share-worthy attractions designed for awe (and social media). 

Whether it’s the cinematic glow of Times Square, the dreamlike whitewashed towns of Santorini or the solemn poignancy of the 9/11 Memorial, these locations are more than postcard snapshots – they’re emotional touchpoints to be relived again.

Discover which destinations Popsa users are exploring and the global icons that captured their attention. How many of these most photographed spots have you visited?

The 99 most photographed locations in the world 

99. Cathedral of St Andrew Apostle, Amalfi, Italy  

98. Notre-Dame, Paris, France  

97. Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando, USA  

96. Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal  

95. Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France  

94. Igreja do Carmo, Porto, Portugal  

93. Graceland, Memphis, USA  

92. Plaza de España, Sevilla, Spain  

91. Madrasa Ben Youssef, Marrakesh, Morocco  

90. Moulin Rouge, Paris, France  

89. Brussels Town Hall, Brussels, Belgium  

88. Ponte dell’Accademia, Venice, Italy  

87. Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain  

86. Musée Grévin, Paris, France  

85. Place du Tertre, Paris, France  

84. Palais Garnier, Paris, France  

83. Minoan Palace of Knossos, Greece  

82. Parliament Square, London, UK  

81. Minskoff Theatre, New York, USA  

80. Santorini, Greece  

79. Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco  

78. Vestibul, Split, Croatia  

77. Cloud Forest, Singapore  

76. Windmills of Mykonos, Greece  

75. Bethesda Terrace, Central Park, New York, USA  

74. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Italy  

73. Punkt Widokowy Polanica, Polanica-Zdrój, Poland  

72. La Pedrera – Casa Milà, Barcelona, Spain  

71. Sensō-ji, Tokyo, Japan  

70. Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy  

69. One World Trade Centre, New York, USA

68. Bahia Palace, Marrakesh, Morocco  

67. Passage Jouffroy, Paris, France  

66. Trafalgar Square, London, UK  

65. Statue of David, Florence, Italy  

64. Pompeii, Italy  

63. Saint Mark’s Basilica, Venice, Italy  

62. Westminster Bridge, London, UK  

61. National Palace of Pena, Lisbon, Portugal  

60. Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy  

59. Tower of London, London, UK

58. teamLab Planets, Tokyo, Japan  

57. Statue of Liberty, New York, USA  

56. Thousand Steps, Melbourne, Australia  

55. Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy  

54. UN Headquarters, New York, USA  

53. The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary  

52. Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland  

51. London Eye, London, UK  

50. Covent Garden Market, London, UK  

49. Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Lisbon, Portugal  

48. Mercat de la Boqueria, Barcelona, Spain  

47. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy  

46. Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy 

45. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE  

44. Prague Astronomical Clock, Czechia  

43. Buckingham Palace, London, UK  

42. Torre di Arnolfo, Florence, Italy  

41. Catedral de Sevilla, Seville, Spain  

40. Doge’s Palace, Venice, Italy  

39. Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy  

38. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy  

37. Alhambra, Granada, Spain  

36. Roman Forum, Rome, Italy  

35. Casa Batlló, Barcelona, Spain  

34. City Climb, New York, USA  

33. Baptistery of St John, Florence, Italy  

32. Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France  

31. Musée Berbère Jardin Majorelle, Marrakesh, Morocco  

30. Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, Paris, France

29. Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy  

28. Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy  

27. Esplanade du Trocadéro, Paris, France  

26. Madame Tussauds, London, UK  

25. St Peter’s Square, Vatican City  

24. 9/11 Memorial, New York, USA  

23. Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Italy  

22. Campanile di San Marco, Venice, Italy  

21. Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy  

20. Times Square, New York, USA  

19. Pantheon, Rome, Italy  

18. Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy  

17. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy  

16. Rockefeller Center, New York, USA

15. Harry Potter Studios, Watford, UK  

14. One Vanderbilt, New York, USA  

13. Parc Güell, Barcelona, Spain  

12. Musei Vaticani, Vatican City  

11. Empire State Building, New York, USA  

10. Oia, Santorini, Greece  

9. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France  

8. Disney World, Orlando, USA  

7. Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain  

6. St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

5. Louvre, Paris, France 

Home to the most visited and likely most photographed painting in the world – the Mona Lisa – the Louvre in Paris also provides an instantly recognisable architectural landmark for travellers to snap. It’s no surprise it made it to number five of the most photographed places in the world for Popsa.

4. Acropolis, Athens, Greece  

Dating back 5,000 years, with the most recognisable areas traced to the 5th century BC, the Acropolis in Athens draws up to 23,000 people per day, so timed entry slots are a must.

3. Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy  

It’s hard to find a time of day when the Trevi Fountain in Rome isn’t filled with tourists trying to get a snap in front of it, with visitors reporting on social media that even at 6am there are crowds eager to get their photo of the Baroque fountain, flanked by statues of Roman gods.

2. Colosseum, Rome, Italy  

At nearly 2000 years old, the Colosseum dominates the architecture of Rome. Along with the likes of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Big Ben in London, it’s the landmark to capture for visitors documenting their trip. The best time to photograph the Colosseum is considered to be early morning around sunrise or in the evening during sunset when you can capture dramatic lighting through the open structure.

1. Disneyland Paris, France 

Since opening in 1992, Europe’s most-visited theme park has welcomed over 375 million guests, including thousands of Popsa users, who find Disneyland Paris to be the most photograph-worthy place on Earth.