10 Most Photographed Architectural Wonders in the World
Some architectural marvels command our attention because they’re so big and mesmerizing, like towering glass skyscrapers that defy gravity, or ancient temples brimming with history. Just about every shutterbug on the face of the earth makes a point to take photos of these beauties, capturing their charm, history, or sheer scale.
With everyone camera-ready these days, it is no surprise that many of these wonders have become almost normalized and immediately recognizable even for those who have never set foot in them. Embark on a journey with us to find out why some of these wonders are so popular amongst the people.
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Paris is known as the city of lights, love, and one very famous tower. Eiffel’s iron masterpiece has been standing since 1889 charming locals and visitors alike. It’s featured in over 7 million tourist photos on average, and with good reason: it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture of it. This tower is aware of how to steal the spotlight whether under illumination at night or kissed by a golden sunset.
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal, built as a testament to love, is a favorite with romantics and photographers. It is intricate and boasts lavish adornings like white marble, and iridescent pools. Around 6 million visitors a year come to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, many of whom rise at dawn to photograph its beauty at the break of day.
The Colosseum, Rome
The Colosseum takes you into ancient history. History enthusiasts and Instagrammers can’t resist taking pictures here. It’s grand arches and weathered stone welcome more than 7 million people each year to capture memories. Even its towering walls have a story to tell in the shadows cast by them. According to a recent survey, the Colosseum is the second most photographed historical landmark in Europe.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The Burj Khalifa is nothing if not a modern marvel. At over 2,700 feet in the air, this city is revered for its architectural splendor. At night it is a shining beacon that can be seen for miles. By 2023, more than 16 million visitors had craned their necks for the perfect photo angle. There have been concerns about the lack of provision for wheelchairs and people with mobility impairments.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification stretching 13,000 miles and is every photographer’s paradise. Along its stretch, the scenery varies from rugged mountains to lush valleys. The wall is centuries old but still attracts nearly 10 million visitors a year, with many of them marveling at how it snakes across the land like a great, stone dragon.
Sydney Opera House, Australia
The instantly recognizable, endlessly photogenic Sydney Opera House with its sail-like design is one of the most photographed structures in the Southern Hemisphere perched on the edge of Sydney Harbor. About 8.2 million people visit annually, most of them capturing its gleaming white shell like dome against a blue sea.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is an Incan ingenuity within the Andes Mountain and will leave you breathless quite literally. Over 1.5 million people a year make the trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site to see the magic with their own eyes and cameras. The stunning reminder of the ingenuity of a past generation, surrounded by misty peaks, high up in the mountains make this destination a unique and unforgettable sight.
New York, The Statue of Liberty
Since 1886 Lady Liberty has been greeting travelers from the shores of New York Harbor. A symbol of freedom and opportunity. Striking her famous pose, she can be photographed from the Staten Island Ferry or up close on Liberty Island. It remains one of America’s most beloved icons, as some 4.5 million Americans visit annually.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and is an awe-inspiring sight at any time of day. The sunrise perfectly illuminates this wonder making it look out of this world. The moat surrounding it reflects the temple’s beauty and each year, some 2.6 million visitors come here to immortalize this bucket list destination with their cameras.
Big Ben, London
Although it’s officially called the Elizabeth Tower, everyone still calls it Big Ben. Since 1859, this iconic clock tower has been keeping London on time, and it’s an incredibly popular subject of photographs — how could it not be? Big Ben is one of London’s most photographed attractions, with 12 million tourists visiting the city anually.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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Even if you’ve been on a safari in the past, an African photo safari is something you want to experience or at the very list add to the top of your bucket list.
But first, what is a photo safari? The phrase “photo safari” is not a common sentence structure but its meaning can be deduced easily. An African photo safari in general context means going on an adventure with the sole purpose of taking high-quality pictures.
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