This prompted Adobe Express to conduct an extensive study to find the most photogenic landmarks in the UK, with the Giant's Causeway coming in 6th place.

One of the most famous landmarks in Northern Ireland and the UK as a whole, the Giant's Causeway is a natural phenomenon that truly needs to be seen to be believed. In order to preserve this iconic location for future generations however, the National Trust has called for visitors to stop leaving items at the site, more specifically coins placed between the rocks.

Over time, these coins rust and expand, causing the surrounding rock to stain and crumble, turning a memento of your journey into something that harms the experience for future visitors.

For the meantime however, the Giant's Causeway remains as one of the best landmarks in the country to get some snaps of, and hopefully it remains that way for generations to come.

The full study

Factoring in the number of “photo-opportunity” mentions on Tripadvisor, as well as Instagram hashtags and TikTok searches, landmark search volumes and more, Adobe has ranked the hotspots that will generate the perfect picture opportunities for families to tick off their lists this summer.

Iconic London landmarks top the list, with Big Ben, the London Eye and Buckingham Place ranking one, two and three, making the capital a firm favourite to fill the photo album.

Away from the hustle-and-bustle, stunning scenery at Eryri National Park is ranked in 7th for those wanting to take on Snowdonia, whilst historical landmarks go from across the UK include Stonehenge (5th) and York Minster (13th).

Stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the White Cliffs of Dover, the full rankings can be found below:

Rank	Landmark	5 Star Reviews (%)	"Photo Opportunity" Mentions	Insta Hashtags	TikTok Searches	Landmark Search Volume	Total Score (Max 100)
1	Big Ben, London	62	217	3,627,657	352,000	22,780,000	61.78
2	London Eye, London	52.9	843	3,568,253	192,000	9,930,000	56.57
3	Buckingham Palace, London	53.9	220	1,630,421	526,000	21,050,000	50.43
4	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh	58.2	245	767,547	192,000	6,792,000	40.08
5	Stonehenge, Wiltshire	50.4	155	979,288	192,000	14,840,000	31.33
6	Giant's Causeway, County Antrim	68.9	128	365,213	70,300	3,448,000	28
7	Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), North Wales	84.6	1	1,365,823	70,300	1,803,000	26.96
8	St. Michael's Mount, Marazion	64.3	51	159,331	70,300	1,790,000	26.61
9	Roman Baths, Bath	70.9	160	174,350	70,300	985,500	25.30
10	Durham Cathedral, Durham	77.6	16	88,596	38,700	940,500	22.25
11	Houses of Parliament, London	71.6	103	181,969	21,200	772,000	18.01
12	The Kelpies, Falkirk	70	92	51,671	47,300	1,302,500	17.32
13	York Minster, York	68.9	57	225,881	70,300	1,630,000	17.04
14	White Cliffs of Dover, Dover	71	23	76,262	1,000	1,038,000	15.72
15	Lake District National Park, Cumbria	68.9	0	624,703	25,900	771,000	13.49

Experts at Adobe Express have also provided essential advice on how to take the perfect snaps and have also included editing tips to ensure photographers can make the ideal finishing touches.

See them here:

Experiment with angles: You can add depth and intrigue by experimenting with different angles.For tall landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben, try shooting from a low angle to make the architecture appear even more imposing.
Look out for natural framing: Thoughtfully framing the landmark is another way to completely transform your image. Keep an eye out for natural frames (like archways, windows, or overhanging branches) to draw attention to your subject.
Focus on lighting: A soft, warm light flatters nearly every scene, making golden hour the perfect time to shoot. But if you’re looking to capture a more dramatic shot, just head to a landmark that lights up after dark.

For more information on how to take and edit the perfect pictures for landmarks across the UK and Europe, visit the Adobe blog here: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/learn/blog/best-landmarks-for-photo-opportunities