The Most Instagrammable Tourist Attractions Are Definitely Not What You'd Expect

Updated on 4/7/2019 at 1:36 PM

You can't move because of people taking selfies near the Eiffel tower, and tourists visiting Buckingham Palace can't resist posing in their Meghan Markle-inspired outfits, but are these really the most impressive tourist attractions on Instagram? They might be popular, but when it comes to engagement and that all important double tap, they're not even in the top 10.

After studying 99 attractions across the globe, a report by Stasher revealed that it's actually the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam that takes the top spot when it comes to Instagram engagement. If you're looking for likes and comments, more than half of the attractions with the highest Instagram engagement rates are in Europe, and the Van Gogh Museum sits right at the top with an average of 340 likes per post. New York City also made the list twice, and the popularity of the Met Ball on social media put the Metropolitan Museum of Art high up on the list (we suspect Blake Lively gave them a helping hand).

Want to see what else made the list and plan your next big trip (#forthegram)? Read through our gallery of the most instagrammable tourist spots, and prepare to master that selfie pose.

Van Gogh Art Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Any trip to Amsterdam should include a visit to this world famous museum, especially if you only know Van Gogh's most famous works. It holds the world's largest collection of his work, and the inspiration is endless.

The Matterhorn, Switzerland

The Matterhorn translates literally as "peak of the meadows". The most famous mountain in Switzerland is almost 14,764 feet high and attracts thousands of visitors — (and photographers) — every day.

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. You'll find over 4000 stalls across 61 streets, offering all kinds of beautiful goods and souvenirs. Wear flat shoes, you're definitely going to get lost.

Central Park, New York, USA

Perhaps the most famous park in the world, New York's Central Park is over 1.86 miles squared. Inside you'll find the zoo, the boating lake, and the famous Natural History Museum, along with thousands of picture-perfect places to stop and snap that selfie, many of which you'll recognize from movies and TV shows.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is a photographer's dream for obvious reasons. Want to see the 19th Century Romanesque Revival palace for yourself? Head to southwest Bavaria, and live out all of those Disney princess dreams.

Puy du Fou, Les Epesses, France

An unexpected addition to the list, Puy du Fou in France is a historical amusement park known for its spectacular shows and giant stages. It's more popular on Instagram than Disneyland Paris!

The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA

Another addition to the list for New York, the Met is one of the most famous museums in the world, thanks in part to the incredible artwork, but also because of the iconic building its all held in. Lunch on the steps of the Met, anyone?

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

The Blue Lagoon is one of many reasons to visit beautiful Iceland. The geothermal spa on the southwest of the island can be visited just for a day trip, but if you really want to make the most of your experience, you can stay for a few days. Fair warning: it's not cheap, but nothing in Iceland is.

Plaza de España, Seville, Spain

Ever visited somewhere just because of its beautiful ceramic tiles? That's the draw for Seville's Plaza de España, with it's incredible Renaissance revival and Moorish revival architecture. The huge square is just shy of 100 years old and well worth a visit at sunset.

Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple complex in Bangkok, and it's also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. That's what really draws people to this amazing attraction — the golden statue is 150 feet long. Go early, and expect long waits for the main attraction.