Where Local Guides shared the most photos in 2018

Christina-NYC · December 28, 2018, 3:25pm

Local Guides photograph amazing scenes from around the world and share their experiences on Google Maps. Whether they’re capturing landmarks in major cities or shooting great food in areas off the beaten path, Local Guides help guide others to explore new places through their photography.

As we wrap up 2018, we wanted to share the top cities in the top countries where Local Guides shared the most photos on Google Maps this year. Discover them below along with some of our favorite images from each city.

1. New York, New York, United States

Photo taken at Grand Central Terminal by Local Guide Carlos Fernández Herrera.

2. Bengaluru, India

Photo taken at theBangalore Museum by Local Guide Sreekanth Miryala.

3. Osaka, Japan

Photo taken at Dōtonbori by Local Guide Kin ho.

4. Rome, Italy

Photo taken at the Colosseum by Local Guide Michael Turtle.

5. Barcelona, Spain

Photo taken at Casa Batlló by Local Guide Guillem Jimeno.

6. São Paulo, Brazil

Photo taken at Tabuleiro do Acarajé by Local Guide Victor Senna.

7. Surabaya, Indonesia

Photo taken at Klenteng Hok Liong Kiong by Local Guide Stefanus Wijaya.

8. Berlin, Germany

Photo taken in SOY by Local Guide Oliver VeganBerlin.

What’s your favorite photo that you’ve taken as a Local Guide in 2018? Share in the comments below!

ShahnewazAhmed · December 28, 2018, 4:34pm

Hello @Christina-NYC ,

Thank you for your great yearly summary. I wish my city will be in the list next year. Local guides are very dedicated all over the world, which makes the map helpful and more informative than ever. I am glad that, I am also a Local Guide, though my contributions are minor. I believe that, a small contribution in Google Map can impact in a large scale.

Thanks to all local guides for their willing mind.

ehsan · December 28, 2018, 5:24pm

Hi @Christina-NYC

Beautiful photos.
I would love to see all of these cities and eat all of these foods.
life is Beautiful.

MahabubMunna · December 28, 2018, 5:53pm

thanks a lot for share @Christina-NYC

Harpal · December 29, 2018, 3:35am

@Christina-NYC,

Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos. I believe every photo has a story to tell.

I would like to share a photo of “The Taj Mahal” in Agra, a small city but famous place all over the world. The monument is a symbol of love created by Shah Jahan for his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. I spent about 2 hours and clicked few memorable photos which I would like to share with you all.

O · December 29, 2018, 11:37am

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NarenChandra · December 29, 2018, 11:39am

@Christina-NYC can you tell me where does Hyderabad Stand in the List ?

NareshDarji · December 29, 2018, 12:09pm

Thanks for sharing this best photos with us! @Christina-NYC @

Safdarrai · December 29, 2018, 12:10pm

Hi @Christina-NYC thank you for your informative post it amazing that local guides are taking really great photos. In my mind what I can think these are the best picture I have take.

danflorianmihai · December 29, 2018, 12:15pm

This was taken 2018 spring in Budapest and is my favorite photo

alexandradias · December 29, 2018, 12:47pm

@Christina-NYC Very Nice post, my favourite picture in 2018 it is in Torre de Miroku - Ribeirão pires - são paulo Brazil

geothearch · December 29, 2018, 2:37pm

@Harpal

I love the shot taken through the archway. I’ve seen a number of pictures of The Taj Mahal, but they’ve always been similar to the other photo that appears to be from outside. Thanks for the unique angle and a great picture.