The Dolomites are a mountain range in the northern Italian Alps, spread across South Tyrol, Trentino, and Belluno, with 18 peaks rising above 3,000 meters. The pale rock that gives them their colour and their name began as a tropical atoll some 230 million years ago, and the whole range was inscribed as a UNESCO […]
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Ferrara sits in Emilia-Romagna on the plain of the Po, about half an hour by train from Bologna and ninety minutes from Venice. Ruled for three centuries by the House of Este, it was one of the first cities in Europe extended according to a deliberate urban plan, and its walled centre has kept both […]
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Rome is the capital of Italy, built on the Tiber across more than 2,500 years of continuous construction, with ancient forums, Baroque squares, and a working city layered on top of each other. Vatican City, the world’s smallest state, sits as an enclave on the river’s west bank. The historic centre is compact: the Colosseum, […]
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Verona sits in the Veneto, in the north of Italy, wrapped inside a double bend of the Adige, the second longest river in the country. It is a Roman city that never stopped being lived in: the amphitheatre still fills for opera, the old town is a World Heritage site. The whole place sits on […]
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hidden gems The Travel Photography Guide Last updated: 14 May 2026 written by Daria Trinkhaus, photography by Nico Trinkhaus A guide to 7 underrated European cities, hidden gems. In an age when algorithms decide which cities we visit and what we consider beautiful, it is hard to find hidden gems that haven’t been photographed a million […]
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San Marino is a microstate of about 61 square kilometres surrounded entirely by Italy, perched on the ridge of Mount Titano in the Apennines. The historic centre sits 739 metres above sea level and is reachable in under 30 minutes by road from Rimini on the Adriatic coast. The country has roughly 33,000 inhabitants, mints […]
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Milan is Italy‘s financial and design capital, anchored by a 14th-century Gothic cathedral and a centro storico compact enough that the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Sforza Castle all sit within a 20 minute walk of each other. The Porta Nuova business district to the north has reshaped the skyline with the […]
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Italy The Travel Photography Guide Last updated: 31 March 2026written by Daria Trinkhaus, photography by Nico Trinkhaus This guide proposes a plan for a road trip through Italy. You will find not only recommendations for cities worth visiting, but also information on the best time of year and time of day to discover Italy’s hidden gems. […]
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Florence Photography Travel Guide Renowned for its rich history, unmatched art, and amazing architecture, Florence, Italy, is among the most fascinating towns on earth. Florence, sometimes known as the Renaissance’s cradle, is more than just a city with great architecture and artwork. Over millennia, this city’s customs, clothes, and culture have shaped the globe. Florence […]
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The Tuscany in Italy When people think of Tuscany, they often imagine rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive groves. They imagine charming villages and towns and, of course, fantastic marble monuments surrounded by groups of tourists. While all this is true of Tuscany, many people don’t realize how much more it offers. Every trip […]
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Venice: a city like no other Venice, Italy, is a one-of-a-kind city known for its rich history, art, and culture, along with beautiful buildings. From the colorful Burano to the world-famous gondolas, every nook and cranny of Venice has the potential to reveal a secret tale. As I walk you through my adventure, you’ll discover […]
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