Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have been crowned the UK’s best view, according to a poll. The London landmarks topped the list, with 38% of the 2,000 Brits surveyed selecting these as the most iconic sites. Those polled chose them due to their instantly recognisable silhouette and post-card worthy setting.
Tower Bridge followed closely behind, with those who voted for the folding spectacle citing its famous landmark status and international fame, which helped to cement the capital’s dominance in the national ranking.
The research, commissioned by Samsung, which will be unfolding innovative new form factors live from Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22nd, also uncovered favourites from other UK regions including Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (21%).
As well as the towering sites of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh (13%) and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall (12%).
Elsewhere, the natural arch of Durdle Door in Dorset (12%), the rugged Cheddar Gorge in Somerset (12%), and hidden gem Glencoe, Scotland (10%) also proved popular picks.
Nearly half admitted (49%) they have travelled to an area primarily because they had seen photos or videos of it online, with social media the most likely platform to inspire those trips (64%).
For younger Brits, the internet is no longer just inspiring the itinerary, it is setting it – shown by the 80% who have visited somewhere after seeing it online, more than three times the number of Boomers (25%).
They are also over four times more likely to seek out iconic city skylines when travelling (25% vs six%).
When it comes to getting the all-important picture, the research suggests amateur photographers want more control at their fingertips.
The findings, conducted to spotlight Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and its Photo Assist feature, which makes it easier to remove unwanted background distractions, revealed 28% would find the ability to remove people from photo backgrounds most useful.
Another 24% added they would most value being able to remove unwanted objects from their pictures.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
