Dublin has ranked as one for the most picturesque summer destinations in Europe in a new study.

Cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and vibrant nightlife are just some of the reasons we are drawn to visiting cities around the world. But where are the most breathtaking spots to visit this summer in Europe?

To find out, long-haul travel specialists, Travelbag analyzed Instagram hashtag data and Google search trends for 35 of the most popular cities in Europe, revealing the best destinations for an Insta-worthy experience this summer.

The study revealed Dublin as the sixth most picturesque city In Europe to visit during the summer, with over 23,000 Instagram posts using the hashtag #SummerinDublin. Ireland's capital city had over 1,300 online searches a month. 

Meanwhile London was named the most picturesque summer destination in Europe, with a staggering 175,000 Instagram posts under the hashtag #SummerinLondon. The English capital also receives a large volume of Google searches, with a monthly average of 4,400 global searches for the term ‘summer in London.'

Following closely behind in second place is Paris, with over 161,000 posts on Instagram under the hashtag #SummerinParis, emphasising the city's allure and picturesque charm.  The French city also has the highest global search volume, with an average of 5,400 searches a month for ‘summer in Paris’. 

Berlin ranked in third place with 66,674 posts under the hashtag #SummerinBerlin on Instagram, and Athens fourth with 28,877 posts on Instagram. 

Globally, New York ranked as the most picturesque city in the world during summer, with 36,773 Instagram posts dedicated to its summertime allure, as well as 6,600 Google searches per month. Dubai came in second place worldwide, followed by Chicago in third. Sydney and Seattle ranked fourth and fifth respectively.

Prettiest European cities to visit this summer:

  1. London
  2. Paris
  3. Berlin
  4. Athens
  5. Vienna
  6. Dublin
  7. Rome
  8. Amsterdam
  9. Munich
  10. Copenhagen