Milan's Piazza del Duomo at night, with the illuminated cathedral facade reflecting off the wet piazza paving, is one of Europe's great night photography subjects. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade lit from within adds a second layer of drama.
| Best time | 30 minutes after sunset (blue hour); wet weather adds reflections |
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Shooting notes
- Equipment
- Tripod essential; wide angle for full facade
Weather through the year in Italy
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Italy.
Location
45.4641, 9.1919 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Shoot just after rain for wet reflections on the cobbles
- The view from Via Mercanti looking toward the Galleria is superb
- Long exposures capture light trails from passing trams