10 Most Photographed buildings

Researcher from Cornell University had made some amazing discoveries mining data from 35M Flickr photos. Not only did the world's most photographed cities (and the most captured landmark in each) emerge, but also so did the most common angles for shooting each place. So what do the results say about us as travelers? Can you guest which landmarks are most photographed?

10. Sydney Opera House

No image of Australia is complete without a picture of its world-famous opera house, which was conceived and built by a Danish architect in 1973

9. Brooklyn Bridge New York

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, which was completed in 1883, and spans the East River.

8. Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

Another famous monument of the Paris skyline, and widely considered as one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.

7. Taj Mahal, India 

The finest example of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal became a World Heritage Site in 1983.  India is growing as an accessible destination and the structure of the buildings and composition of the landscape is a godsend to photographers.

6. Great Wall of China

One of the most striking sections of the Ming Great Wall is where it climbs extremely steep slopes. It runs 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) long, ranges from 5 to 8 meters (16–26 ft) in height

5. Statue of Liberty

images of this monument standing tall where the East and Hudson rivers converge, with the famous New York skyline as its backdrop.

4. London Eye

 The London Eye opened in 1999, but already its image is embedded in the London skyline.

3. Empire State Building, New York

The world's second most visited city's famous building, stands at 1454ft. Getting a close up just isn't possible!

2.Big Ben, London

From the world's most visited city, Big Ben is sure to appear on nearly every London tourist postcard

1. Eiffel Tower, Paris

No visit to Paris is complete without a trip to the world-famous Eiffel Tower and every visual of France is likely to include an image of the monument. The Eiffel Tower also has romantic connotations – from proposals to romantic weekends away.