The 10 Most Popular Cities for Street Art

It's not uncommon to stumble upon eye-catching street art these days, with many cities embracing the public installations as a way to showcase their unique culture to visitors. But some cities stand out from the pack when it comes to their portfolio. Electronic cigarette brand blu has tallied up the hashtags to reveal the most Instagrammed cities for street art.

The Big Apple has so much to offer, and that includes world-class street art. New York City has been luring top talents from across the globe for several decades now and features a brand new surprise around every corner. Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of the city's many hotspots for stunning street art and an excellent place to start your tour.

Stokes Croft is a can't-miss section of Bristol, as it features one of the most impressive and diverse collections of street art. Bristol is also the hometown of anonymous street artist Banksy and offers visitors plentiful opportunities to check out some of his best work.

Home to the ever-changing Graffiti Alley, Toronto launched the successful StreetARToronto program at the start of the decade, giving the city a boost of color and character that continues to set it apart from other North American metropolises.

Undoubtedly the biggest surprise in the top 10, Penang is just emerging as a premier street art destination, so it's likely it could climb even higher up this list in the years to come. Visitors to Penang certainly won't want to miss Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic's mesmerizing wall murals.

Montreal is a dream come true for street art enthusiasts who don't want to have to work too hard to seek out awesome displays. You won't need to map out any secret alleyways or make your way onto hidden rooftop hangouts to find vibrant scenes, as it's pretty much all around you.

The Arts District in downtown Los Angeles is a must for creatives seeking a bit of inspiration, but L.A.'s street art scene isn't limited to this one neighborhood. With more than 76,000 tags, the City of Angels is the most popular city in America for public art.

A lasting symbol of the decades-long Cold War, these days the Berlin Wall is a canvas for iconic murals, drawing street artists and fans from all over to the German capital. Berlin is a renowned hub for creativity, and local gangs have even helped contribute to the city's distinctive graffiti.

Known as the Stencil Capital of the World for its early adoption of stencil art, Melbourne is undeniably one of the world's most creative cities. Visitors will absolutely fall in love with the graffiti-covered laneways like Hosier Lane, where a selfie is a must.

The diversity of street art is one of the things that sets Paris apart from other cities, earning it more than 311,500 tags on Instagram. Be sure to head to the 13th arrondissement to take in some of the neighborhood's massive murals.

With a whopping 395,764 tagged Instagram posts, London is the world's most popular destination for street art. Areas like Soho, Shoreditch, Camden and Croydon are among the city's best for vibrant works, which include eye-popping graffiti, murals paying tribute to icons like David Bowie and pieces from renowned artists such as Banksy.