Italy is famous in the entire world for its romantic sceneries and for its monuments among which it is impossibile to choose the most charming. Choosing the perfect subject for a photograph is tough when you are surrounded by the countless wonders hidden in each corner of this "Bel Paese".
Here's why we offer a list of the top "photogenic", "Instagrammed" places in Italy, where we guarantee that each picture will look like a masterpiece!
1) The Cinque Terre
This stripe of land in Liguria separating the mountains from the sea is one of the best tourist destinations in Italy. These five fishermen villages overlooking the water conceal dozens of fantastic panoramic sights, like those that you will find walking along the "Sentiero Azzurro" hiking route connecting all the centers. It is the perfect place to take pictures to some stunning sea views, as the light reflects on the vivid colors of the houses and on the green vegetation surrounding the villages.
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2) Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Giotto Bell Tower
This church is built in the typical Florentine Gothic style distinguished by a polychromy of marbles coloring the external façade, which make it easy to distinguish it immediately. It is the symbol of the city and its Dome is still known as the largest ever built in human history. Every angle is photogenic: you can either climb Giotto Bell Tower to admire the church from the top, walk around it looking for the perfect perspective or make your way up inside the dome to reach its summit and shoot a breathtaking panorama! No matter if you are a professional photograph or a beginner: this place will surely offer you a spectacular photo.
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3) The Amalfitan Coastline
Visit this amazing place in Campania, the perfect destination for lovers of "dolce vita" and Italian beauty! The centers of Amalfi, Ravello, Positano and Sorrento, along with the magnificent island of Capri, are unmissable places to fall in love with. Every picture will look stunning thanks to the brilliant colors, the perfect illumination and the innumerable shades of the Gulf of Naples, which will recreate a wonderful game of lights and shadows. You will get the best shoots in a place called "Baia dell'Ibernato" or on board of a boat that will make you discover some splendid glimpses along the coast!
4) Piazza del Campo
This is one of Europe's largest medieval squares and it is world-famous for the beautiful brick architectures and the Palio organized in Summer. Thousands of families, tourists and photographers get charmed by this spot because of its peculiar shape and colors. Take a photo to the beautiful Palazzo Pubblico, to Torre del Mangia and remember to take a break to enjoy some local specialties in one of the local restaurants!
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5) Orcia Valley
Cypresses, wheat fields, stone countryhouses and flower gardens are what you will find in Orcia Valley, where each panorama will leave you speechless! This incredible area between Siena and Umbria includes some splendid villages like Pienza, Montalcino or Radicofani. Visit them travelling along the roads plunged into the countryside, take a picture to the amazing nature, castles, towers and ancient churches and have one of the best times of your life!
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6) Venice
The canals of Venice form one of the most magical places to take photographs, especially on board of a typical "gondola"! The palaces were built on water and the various types of ships floating around them make the sights look even more poetic. The "City of Water" is a real architectural jewel, a stunning locality where the crystalline water sparkles on special places such as "Ponte dei Sospiri" or "Acqua Alta Bookshop". It will certainly create the perfect atmosphere for your picture!
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7)The Colosseum
It is the symbol of Rome, what represents Italy abroad and also one of the most impressive architectural works ever created. The Colosseum was built in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian using travertine marble. Its beauty is immortal and it lights up of a magnificent color when the sun goes down. Take some minutes to admire it in silence, then look for the perfect perspective to take a fantastic photograph!
