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These Are the 20 Most Instagrammed Cities in Europe, Ranked

Paris, France
Paris, France | © Juan Antonio Segal/Flickr

Paris? London? Berlin? Which of these is the most Instagrammed city on the continent? A new survey of the world’s fastest growing social media platform from Holidu reveals all. Read on to find out if your favourite has made the list.

20. Zurich

Perched on the edge of Lake Zurich, the eponymous city is like a real-life fairytale.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqk2eLjFqN/?hl=en&tagged=zurich

19. Porto

With all the Mediterranean cool it can muster, Porto is a city on the rise.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV-TxSngsgw/?hl=en&tagged=portocity

18. Copenhagen

Nyhavn’s colourful houses are every Instagrammer’s dream.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYl4aaOgRqK/?hl=en&tagged=nyhavn

17. Dublin

The windswept city of Dublin has a beguiling mix of old and new.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqnEoHgt5y/?hl=en&tagged=dublin

16. Manchester

The city’s Northern Quarter rivals London’s Shoreditch for cool restaurants, thrift stores and music.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYp173mAlrN/?hl=en&tagged=northernquarter

15. Stockholm

With its bustling old town and abundant green spaces, the Swedish capital is one of the grandest places in Scandinavia.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsPkUDjS-v/?hl=en&tagged=stockholmcity

14. Hamburg

This year’s capital of culture is where many of Germany’s young creatives call home.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYs1cmznIRW/?hl=en&tagged=hamburg

13. Munich

Visit during Oktoberfest for some amazing creativity and costumes.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYpc1JNASV4/?hl=en&tagged=oktoberfest

12. Vienna

Another cool capital, famous for its musicians, artists and poets. It was also where psychologist Sigmund Freud set up his practice before emigrating to London to escape persecution by the Nazis.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYrLgy_B2Ro/?hl=en&tagged=vienna

11. Lisbon

Home to beautiful buildings with colourful facades, Portugal’s capital is a melting pot of ideas, cultures and styles.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYrJdn_BKmN/?hl=en&tagged=lisbon

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10. Florence

This city’s stunning historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing endless opportunities for those keen to explore Italy’s rich history.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYq7BXonc-B/?hl=en&tagged=florence

9. Prague

The capital of the Czech Republic is known for its incredible art, stunning architecture and its cheap beer.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsgsBHj9UO/?hl=en&tagged=prague

8. Amsterdam

The winding canals of Amsterdam never cease to amaze!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqqUF6nDbF/?hl=en&tagged=amsterdamcity

7. Madrid

Visit the Spanish capital and you won’t be able to stop yourself from falling in love.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqD4RjlOh-/?hl=en&tagged=madridcity

6. Berlin

Munich’s cool cousin is all heavy techno, coffee shops and world-famous street art.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsECFRhPbN/?hl=en&tagged=berlincity

5. Milan

The fashion capital of Europe is an imposing concrete jungle, but walk around and you’ll find examples of intricate architecture everywhere.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYs3W77AFLt/?hl=en&tagged=milancity

4. Rome

The ‘Eternal City’ has a surprise on every street corner. Don’t forget to go up high for views of its unique skyline.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYslqtKgOre/?hl=en&tagged=rome

3. Barcelona

This city’s popularity is owed in no small part to the astounding talent of Antoni Gaudí, the mastermind behind the still unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYoJwuZgYKW/?hl=en&tagged=sagradafamilia

2. Paris

The city of love will definitely give your Instagram feed a romantic vibe.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqtIALlzW0/?hl=en&tagged=pariscity

1. London

The second most visited city in 2016 (after Bangkok) is the most Instagrammed European destination, and with plenty to see – from the London Eye to Kew Gardens – it’s not hard to see why!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYsQBZDA0nA/?hl=en&tagged=londoncity

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About the author

Alex Jordan is a travel writer based in London.

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