13 Popular Instagram Landmarks Everyone Should Know

It's time-consuming enough to keep up with your friends, family and favorite celebrities' Instagram accounts, especially the ones who love to travel and post pics in front of every place they visit. It takes up even more time when you have to search the internet to figure out which monuments they're posing in front of. Never fear. We've collected a list of global locales that you must know, since they tend to trend and all.

Spotted in millions of Instagram photos, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is legendary for its remarkable architecture. Travelers and locals catch the best angles while posing center-bridge, framed by stone arches and perfectly parallel ropes. Since its completion in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has remained a frequently photographed National Historic Landmark, withstanding the generations of footsteps that have trekked across, if only to get the right shot.

This Eiffel Tower-inspired wonder is Tokyo Tower, Japan's second-tallest structure. Instagram shutterbugs love to admire the height of this orange-and-white wonder. But when the tower comes to life with lights at night, there is no better opportunity to see its magic. Because the giant landmark is visible throughout the city, there is ample opportunity to find unique angles that make a picture special.

More than likely, you've seen this quirky geometric glass pyramid in the background of many photos, Instagram and otherwise. This renowned place is where excited patrons enter the Musée du Louvre in Paris, home to Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." More recently, Beyoncé and Jay-Z took over the already ultra-famous art sanctuary to shoot the video for their joint single "Apes–t." Now, visitors have the option to tour the works that appeared in the final cut of the video! If that's not picture-posting incentive, what is?

It would be a wasted trip for anyone to visit Rio de Janeiro and not snap a pic with the massive "Christ the Redeemer" statue. The outreached arms of Jesus, welcoming all to the city, measure more than 90 feet across. The overall statue and pedestal reach up over 100 feet. Paul Landowski created the monument to be an eye-catching mark of peace. By the looks of Instagrammers in town, his goal has achieved major success more than 90 years after it was dreamed up.

Of course, the tallest building and free-standing structure in the world, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, gets photographic praise in IG-land. Whether the posted images are from inside the skyscraper or capture the entire exterior of this cloud-poking building, views are supreme. The staggered-level design decorates Dubai's skyline beautifully and gives passersby something to stare at—and post for their followers.

In all truth, Barcelona, Spain, is packed with one terrific photo op after another, but the one that stands out among many is the Sagrada Familia. This famously unfinished church was designed by Antoni Gaudi and began construction way back in 1882. Projected to finally be completed by 2026, exactly 100 years after Gaudi's death, its steady evolution is documented in the countless Instagram photos it's tagged in.

Although the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is actually the resting place of an ancient love story, these days it seems more like a hot spot for selfies. Even famous solo photos found offline, like Princess Diana's and Melania Trump's, seem to counter the otherwise romantic vibes of the marble mausoleum. Regardless of how many people pose in front, the Taj Mahal will remain a celebrated landmark. Just check out the likes!

Right in the middle of the Indonesian island of Java, culture cravers and landmark lovers seek out the Borobudur Temple—aka Candi Borobudur. Known as the largest Buddhist temple in the world, with more than 500 Buddha statues on-site and nine platforms melded into one mountain-like structure, Borobudur is more than 26,000 square feet of serenity and restored archaic history. That explains why so many millions of Instagrammers insist on taking a photo at the top of this mystifying temple.

When your eyes land on St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, you immediately want to document it. The shapes, colors and character found in this architectural art piece put it high on the list of favorite landmarks on Instagram. Found in Red Square, the heart of Moscow, St. Basil's looks whimsical and thoughtfully created, making for one outstanding photo.

Even if you haven't seen the pieces of the Berlin Wall that still stand in Germany, you've probably heard of the once divisive, now destroyed barrier that separated families and a country for 28 years. A large section of the wall has been renamed as the East Side Gallery and displays more than 4,000 feet of artwork that reflects the emotions felt by those affected. The most popular portion of the wall is painted with swirls of eyes swarming together, but there are plenty of other passionate works for posting and reposting.

As one of the most recognizable venues in the world, the Sydney Opera House in Australia is a coveted stamp in anyone's virtual photo passport. Opened in the early 1970s, this UNESCO World Heritage site has long attracted photographers of every skill level, with its jutting curves and futuristic feel. Every angle of the Opera House looks completely different, so travelers have fun capturing their own special take.

Whenever social media sharers find themselves in front of the Colosseum in Rome for the first time, they become overwhelmed by the sight and size. It's so big that most have to choose just a small section to be photographed in front of (if they don't want to become a small speck in their pics). The ancient amphitheater may be a Roman ruin, but it will forever be preserved through users' online images.

Not only famous for its place in the hit blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians," Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is iconic in its own right. Opened in 2010, this mega-resort and bay-front science museum has become known as one of the most distinctive skylines in the world. Picture takers, from novice iPhone users to professional photographers, become trigger happy whether they're only able to capture a small space or get the full scope of Marina Bay.