The Cliffs of Moher in Clare have been named as one of the most beautiful locations in the world for people to pose and take selfies.
In a recent article, EnjoyTravel named their '25 Most Popular Selfie Spots In The World' and the beloved location on Ireland's west coast was ranked 25.
Describing the popular tourist spot in Clare, the location was described as being," a series of eight sheer headlands that roll off into the misty horizon and plunge some 214 metres into the frigid Atlantic Ocean below.
"They are cinematic, breathtaking and one of the biggest attractions in Ireland. Stand anywhere and take a selfie and the background will be spectacular. For uninterrupted views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay visit the round stone lookout called O’Brien’s Tower.
"For even more dramatic panoramic views, following the Doolin Cliff Walk and Coastal Trail. This will take you from the charming village of Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher."
In terms of the amount of social media pictures and videos that were taken at The Cliffs of Mother, the Clare location boasts an impressive sum of 634,375 Instagram snaps and videos, with 5,000,000 TikTok clips also made there.
The most popular location for selfies was Disneyland with both locations in Paris and Florida taking the top two spots.
Elsewhere, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Agra's Taj Mahal complete the top five.
Here are the 10 most popular locations in the world for people to take selfies:
- Disneyland - Paris, France
- Disney World - Florida, USA
- Burj Khalifa - Dubai, UAE
- Eiffel Tower - Paris, France
- Taj Mahal - Agra, India
- Grand Canyon - Arizona, USA
- Machu Picchu - Peru
- London Bridge - London, England
- St Basil’s Cathedral - Moscow, Russia
- Kruger National Park - South Africa
