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7 Of The Best Places In Europe For Travel Photography

Looking for places to visit where you can snap amazing photos of your trip? These are some of the best spots in Europe for travel photography. From cities to scenery, there’s a shot for everyone here.

The rise of social media platforms means we’re staring at people’s holiday snaps every single day on our feeds. Destination inspiration? It’s never ending. This is great news for those who love sharing their photos of their travels, plus, that’s easier than ever too. There’s iPhone cameras that can take award-winning photos that can rival proper photography gear.

Best Places In Europe For Travel Photography

1. The Ring Road, Iceland

Iceland has one main ring road, Route 1, that goes alongside some of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, such as the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the Dyrhólaey cliffs and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. One shot of those Northern Lights and you’ll be all set…

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2. Lisbon, Portugal

Explore Lisbon’s postcard-perfect cobbled streets, ride up and down the city hills on the yellow vintage tram and eat your body weight in their famed Pastel de Nata pastry. There’s so many beautiful buildings and history to photograph here.

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3. Paris, France

The City of Love is popular with travel photographers all over the world, thanks to its iconic landmarks and panoramic city viewpoints. Pastel-coloured streets, lively markets and famous photo spots make Paris a must-see. You’ll always find a new angle to shoot here.

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4. Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most picturesque cities, without a doubt. Its rustic fishing ports, modern graffiti and winding red brick streets are made for photographing.

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5. Rome, Italy

Visiting the beautiful city of Rome? This historic Italian hotspot has picture-perfect moments on every corner, from ancient monuments to creamy and colourful gelato cones. It goes without saying that Trevi Fountain is hands down one of the best photo spots in the whole city. Beautiful by both day and night, you might have to wait a while to take a snap but it’s worth it.

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6. Kerry, Ireland

All the way west in Ireland is one of the country’s most scenic counties. Kerry’s mountains, lakes and coasts are postcard-perfect, and that’s before you add in Killarney National Park. The unique small towns such as Dingle add to its charm. It’s no wonder Kerry is so many Irish people’s favourite place for a weekend break…

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7. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is one of the most distinctive and popular tourists destinations in the world, while also being an immensely pretty city. From the canals to the bicycles and funky street food halls, this is a city that has pretty much everything you need for travel photos for the ‘gram.

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Sarah Clayton-Lea

Co-founder of Big 7 Travel, Sarah created the company through her passion for championing the world's best food and travel experiences. Before her career in digital media, where she previously held roles such as Editor of Food&Wine Ireland, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry in Dublin and New York.

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