Italy Basilica di San Pietro from Ponte Umberto I
View of St. Peters Basilika from Ponte Umberto I. Stand at the right spot to see the road leading into Vatican City.
The spot is great for sunset photography because you are looking to the west.
The spot is great for sunset photography because you are looking to the west.
Photography Tips
Take the bridge down to the river shore to get excellent pictures. Can also incorporate some arcs from bridges into the photographs.
This is the view from Ponte Umberto I.
In my picture, you must walk down the stairs that go to the riverside to shoot the Basilic in between the trees.
For sunset pictures get there early. Popular spots for photographers.
Having a tripod with you will help greatly to capture a nice photo during sunset or blue hour. It will also help you to soften the water of River Tiber and give all the details of the skyline a lot more attention.
Have at least a 50mm lens. I took mine with a focal length of 62mm.
This is the view from Ponte Umberto I.
In my picture, you must walk down the stairs that go to the riverside to shoot the Basilic in between the trees.
For sunset pictures get there early. Popular spots for photographers.
Having a tripod with you will help greatly to capture a nice photo during sunset or blue hour. It will also help you to soften the water of River Tiber and give all the details of the skyline a lot more attention.
Have at least a 50mm lens. I took mine with a focal length of 62mm.
Travel Information
The best way to get here is probably by public transportation, especially because a walk along the river is a nice activity anyway.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:07 - 16:45
| current local time: 08:01
Photo Themes
Ancient Rome
Architecture
Basilica
blue hour
Bridge
Castel Sant'Angelo
cityscape
Cityscapes
Historic building
Landscape
Lights
Night
Petersdom
River
Rome city landscape
Saint Peter's Basilica
Skyline
Sunset
Tiber
Tourist Attraction
travel
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