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These figures come from studies that analySe hashtag counts and geotagged posts on Instagram — a common method used to measure how often a city appears on social media.
London: According to Titan Travel, ~170+ million Instagram posts tagged with London-related hashtags — making it one of the most Instagrammed cities in the world. Known for landmarks like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace, which generate huge social-media traffic. (Image: Reuters)
Paris: As per Grazia, ~143+ million Instagram posts — one of the top cities globally for tagged posts, second only to London in recent rankings. Paris combines elegance with high living standards. Iconic photogenic spots: Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Seine waterfronts. (Image: AFP)
Istanbul: As per Titan Travel, Istanbul has been tagged in ~132+ million Instagram posts, placing it third on global “most Instagrammed cities” lists. The Turkish city blends historic architecture, Bosphorus views, and street life that’s very shareable on social media. (Image: AFP)
Dubai: As per Titan Travel, Dubai has been tagged in ~38+ million TikTok posts and fast-growing Instagram visuals, with a significant increase (13.85%) in social-media activity year-over-year — showing huge momentum in photogenic appeal. Dubai’s futuristic skyline and luxury backdrops (Burj Khalifa, desert dunes, modern art) make it a social media favourite. (Image: Canva)
New York City: Recognised as extremely Instagrammable, with over 144 million Instagram posts under NYC hashtags. One study ranked it as one of the most shared cities on Instagram globally. (Image: AFP)
