24 pictures that will make you marvel at northern Italy

Northern Italy looks stunning. Need proof? See Kiki Deere's 24 beautiful images. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Italy your essential guide for visiting Italy.

I spent two months in northern Italy. In Piedmont I strolled through Turin. I sampled wines in Langhe. Explored historic Valle d’Aosta. And gazed at Mont Blanc.

Later I took to Lake Como. Admired the Casino Royale villa. Then visited Lake Garda.

I marvelled at the Dolomites. And discovered Trentino-Alto Adige.

I photographed Friuli Venezia Giulia. Documented the Carso. And recorded World Heritage Aquileia.

Did I like northern Italy? Here are 24 photographs that say it all.

Barolo vineyards in northern Italy

Tempted by romantic Barolo? Consider a stay at La Rosa Gialla B&B.

Reggia di Venaria, near Turin

Don't miss Reggia di Venaria. It's just northwest of Turin.

Turin, one of the most famous northern Italy cities

Explore Piedmont. Book NH Torino Santo Stefano in Turin centre.

Mole Antonelliana tower and alps, Turin, northern Italy © Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock

The emerald green waters of Lake Braies

Visit Lake Braies. Take a Dolomites in a day tour from Bolzano.

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Pordoi Pass between Mt Sella and Marmolada

View the Dolomites. Climb 2,950m to Pordoi Pass. It takes minutes by cable car.

The brightly painted streets of Limone sul Garda

Linger on Lake Garda. Book Hotel Castell in Limone sul Garda.

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Piazza Vittorio Veneto near Turin's River Po

Explore River Po. Stay at B&B Piazza Vittorio in Turin.

Limone sul Garda clings to the mountains

Gaze on Limone sul Garda. Take a tour of Lake Garda by boat.

Views of Muslone di Gargnano on Lake Garda

Wake up to Lake Garda. Stay at Borgo Al Tempo Perduto in Muslone.

Views from Domaso in northern Lake Como

Go for a Lake Como electric bike tour. Enjoy the weather in northern Italy.

The fairy-tale town of Nesso on Lake Como

Nesso and Bellagio are neighbours. Visit Lake Como for both.

The crystal clear western shore of Lake Garda

Get to know Garda. Take a guided trike tour of the lake.

Villa del Balbianello, setting for the James Bond classic Casino Royale

See Villa del Balbianello. Book a Devil's Bridge Wilderness Walk from Bellagio.

Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como, northern Italy © Circumnavigation/Shutterstock

Lunar landscape on the Sass Pordoi, the Dolomites

Dolomites from Renon cable car above Bolzano

Head for heights? Test Bolzano's cable car views.

Locals fishing at sunset in Trieste

Relax in Trieste. Stay at Miramare Luxury Suites on the Adriatic.

Adriatic views in Trieste, north eastern Italy © Chechotkin/Shutterstock

Views of Lake Como from the small hilltop resort of Brunate

Look over Lake Como. Book Hotel Paradiso in Brunate.

The Castello di Duino overlooking the Gulf of Trieste

Explore Castello di Duino. Gulf of Trieste views are incredible.

Birds-eye view of the Dolomites from Sass Pordoi

Book Pìcola Cèsa de Sèn Nicolò. Close to Sass Pordoi cable car.

Trekking in the area of Madonna di Campiglio

Discover the Dolomiti di Brenta. Stay at Ambiez Residence in Madonna di Campiglio.

Castel Tirolo high above the city of Merano

Visit Trentino. The mountain playground of northern Italy.

Lago di Carezza at the foot of Latemar mountain

The Dolomite's loveliest lake. See Lago di Carezza with local guides.

The jagged peaks of the Dolomites

High drama in northern Italy. Discover the Dolomites in a day.

Cadini di Misurina at sunset, Dolomites, northern Italy © Inu/Shutterstock

Castel Toblino reflected in Lake Toblino

Have dinner on the lake. Book 16th century Castel Toblino.

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