Facebook is the most widely used social networking website worldwide. Millions of people log on each they to share their thoughts, photos, videos, life events, or just tell the world where they are hanging out. But which are the hottest and most talked about places on Facebook? Today, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 7 locations to check in on Facebook, based on the end of year review released by the networking website. Their evaluation excluded any transportation hubs and only took one place per country into account. Following, we have selected a few of the places mentioned by Facebook and given you a little information for each one of them. You can check the full list at Facebook’s newsroom.
Curious to see where people most checked in at in 2013? Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 7: Reeperbahn – Hamburg (Germany)
Reeperbahn is a major nightlife center in Hamburg, which also doubles as the local red light district. Sometimes referred to as „the most sinful mile”, the Reeperbahn was the most popular spot for check-ins in Germany in 2013.
No. 6: Disneyland – Paris, Marne La Vallee (France)
Surprisingly enough, the most popular spot in France is not the Eiffel Tower nor the Champs Élysées boulevard, but an amusement park. Disneyland Paris, located on the outskirts of the French capital enchanted millions of children and families in 2013.
No. 5: Las Ramblas – Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
Considering the fact that Las Ramblas is basically a 1.2 kilometers long street in the heart of Barcelona, you might wonder why it was so popular with Facebook fans. Well, Las Ramblas is basically a pedestrian mall, filled with kiosks, pavement cafes, and countless local attractions. It’s a favorite destination for both local and tourists and can get really crowded at times.
No. 4: Friends Arena – Solna (Sweden)
Friends Arena is home to Sweden’s national soccer team, but the retractable roof stadium serves many other purposes. In 2013, it was home to the final of the UEFA league for women and it served as stage for The E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen.
No. 3: Taksim Square – Istanbul (Turkey)
Taksim Square, nestled in the midst of Instanbul’s European side, is widely regarded as the heart of the city. With an array of restaurants, hotels, shops, and historic monuments, Taksim Square was a favored destination for countless Facebook users in 2013.
No. 2: The O2 – London (UK)
The O2, dubbed the busiest music arena in the world, was the most popular spot in the UK for Facebook users. The famous arena, located in the North Greenwich area is also used to host a series of sporting events. In 2013, it held the play-offs for the Premier League Darts.
No. 1: Disneyland – Anaheim, California (US)
The fun for the entire family theme park in Anaheim, California reigns as 2013’s most checked-in spot in the entire USA. Even though its less significant in size than its counterpart in Orlando, Florida, it seems that Disneyland at Anaheim was the more popular choice this year. At least on Facebook.
