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About ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐
๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ (@thealternativeguide_) is a Photographer creator on Instagram, also filed under SaaS/B2B and Travel Influencers. The account has 99,327 followers and 371 published posts. Recent posts average 11,275 likes and 62 comments, an engagement rate of 11.05%.
With 99.3K followers, ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 589 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 169 followers per account ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ follows. ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ under 3 categories, led by Photographer and followed by SaaS/B2B and Travel Influencers.
The Instagram bio for ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ runs to 15 words across 4 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ dates from March 2021.
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371 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐, 7 are videos, 2 are carousels and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward videos. 371 published posts give ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 268 followers for each post published. ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ also keeps 22 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 166 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include gothic, moody, world, architecture and darker. The captions tag #gothic, #gothicart, #darkbeauty, #gothicaesthetic and #gothicstyle.
Have you visited any of the locations featured?
โช๏ธMontjuรฏc Cemetery, Barcelona
โช๏ธGreyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
โช๏ธPoblenou Cemetery, Barcelona
โช๏ธSaint Olofโs Chapel, Amsterdam
โช๏ธThe English Cemetery, Florence
โช๏ธBeth Haim, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
โช๏ธAlter Suฬdfriedhof, Munich
โช๏ธSt Cuthbertโs Kirkyard, Edinburgh
โช๏ธSanto Spirito Cloister, Florence
โช๏ธCharles Bridge, Prague
โช๏ธMonumental Cemetery, Milan
Discover more on each location at:
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Gothic Revival architecture began in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, when antiquarians and architects started rediscovering medieval buildings, studying Gothic craftsmanship, and reacting against the rigid symmetry of classicism.
Fuelled by a growing fascination with chivalry, ruins, and romanticism, the movement of Gothic Revival architecture began.
Have you visited any of the locations featured?
1. Holly Village, London
2. St. Patrickโs Cathedral, New York
3. St. Peter and Paul, Prague
4. Votive Church, Vienna
5. Neues Rathaus, Munich
6. Strawberry Hill House, London
7. Sacro Cuore del Suffragio, Rome
8. Pont Del Bisbe, Barcelona
9. All Saints Church, London
10. Vienna City Hall
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#gothicrevival #gothicrevivalarchitecture #victorian #gothic #gothicaesthetic
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Its labyrinth of treeโlined avenues creates a setting where art, music and mortality intertwine, perfectly reflecting Viennaโs unique cultural fascination with death.
Here, death is not hidden away but embraced, ritualised and woven into daily life. Remarkably, Viennese funerals were once more elaborate than weddings!
Striking allegorical sculptures, graceful female figures and ethereal angels turn the landscape into an openโair museum of funerary art, transforming grief into beauty.
Discover more in The Alternative Guide to Vienna at:
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#cemeteryart #cemeteryphotography #gothic #gothicaesthetic #vienna
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Melanophilia describes a deep, almost poetic attraction to darkness - its shadows, its muted colours, and the moody, melancholic atmosphere it creates. It reflects an appreciation for introspection, mystery, and the quiet beauty found in night or dim light.
At its heart, itโs a romanticised affection for lifeโs darker tones, where others might see gloom you find comfort, meaning, and aesthetic richness.
Locations featured include:
โช๏ธSt Cuthbertโs Church, London
โช๏ธCapuchin Crypt, Rome
โช๏ธLoreto, Prague
โช๏ธSan Lorenzo in Damaso, Rome
โช๏ธSt. Stephenโs Cathedral, Vienna
โช๏ธSan Bernardino alle Ossa, Milan
โช๏ธCatacombs, Paris
โช๏ธKunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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#darkbeauty #darkaesthetics #darkandmoody #gothic #gothicstyle
Whatโs your favourite Gothic novel?
Have you visited any of the locations featured?
1. Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham, London
2. Sedlec Ossuary, Kutnรก Hora
3. Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
(Photograph available via my print shop)
4. Barri Gรฒtic, Barcelona
5. Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
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St. Stephenโs Cathedral rises from the heart of Vienna with its Gothic needle-sharp spire towering above the surrounding city.
Known locally as Stephansdom, it embodies Viennaโs medieval past, where memento mori carvings, shadowed catacombs, and gleaming stained glass create a Gothic theatre of mortality and salvation.
Between 1304 and 1450, the structure underwent a dramatic Gothic transformation: the soaring nave, the intricate rib vaults, and the monumental South Tower were added, turning the church into one of Europeโs most ambitious medieval building projects.
What really makes it the darkest church in the world is that beneath the cathedral lies a hidden necropolis: a crypt holding the remains of approximately 11,000 people, from bishops and nobles to plague victims. Access is only via a guided tour, which leads you through the labyrinth of catacombs, explaining their history and highlighting significant burials.
Please note no photography or filming is permitted in the crypt.
Find out more in The Alternative Guide to Vienna at:
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If youโre searching for a special Valentineโs gift which is darkly unique, meaningful and beautifully crafted, my latest fine art photography print has just launched, giving enough time for it to be shipped worldwide by 14th February! Please help spread the word and tag someone who might like this.
Captured inside the breathtaking St. Vitus Cathedral, this piece celebrates one of Pragueโs greatest Gothic masterpieces. At the far end of the nave, opposite the altar, lies one of its most enchanting features: a radiant stainedโglass window that washes the interior in shifting tones. It stands as a quiet reminder of the devotion and artistry that has shaped the cathedral over centuries.
Each piece is meticulously printed to the highest standards on premium-quality, 100% cotton rag fine art paper using archival-grade pigment inks. This combination ensures exceptional longevity and delivers true giclรฉe quality, rich in detail and depth.
Every print includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity and is available exclusively through my website.
- Made to order in the UK
- Shipped worldwide
- Gift cards available
- For custom sizes or questions, please reach out to me
Thank you so much for supporting my work,
Victoria
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The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is one of the cityโs most extraordinary openโair museums, designed by Carlo Maciachini in 1866.
The beautiful and artistic garden cemetery, is filled with elaborate mausoleums, symbolic monuments, and striking funerary art that reflect Milanโs cultural and spiritual history.
Among its most intriguing features are the representations of women, both real and allegorical who appear throughout the grounds. Many tombs feature female figures embodying virtues such as grief, hope, faith, and maternal love, while others commemorate notable women from Milanโs history. These sculptures, often created by leading artists, add even more emotion to the cemeteryโs already powerful atmosphere.
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Have you visited any of the locations featured? Where would you add to the list?
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Milan carries a distinctive Gothic soul, revealed not only in the soaring spires of the Duomo but also in its moody corners and shadowed passageways. Nowhere is this darker edge more striking than in San Bernardino alle Ossa, the centuriesโold bone chapel whose walls are lined with human remains.
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Pragueโs Gothic spirit shines through its monumental landmarks and the atmosphere they cast over the city. St. Vitus Cathedral dominates the skyline, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has shaped Pragueโs identity for centuries. Plus just a short train ride away in Kutnรก Hora lies Sedlec Ossuary, a Gothic chapel decorated with human bones arranged into chandeliers and artistic patterns.
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Barcelona carries a Gothic character that unfolds most vividly in its โBarri Gรฒticโ (the historic heart of the city). The quarterโs Gothic architecture including the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral, numerous churches and timeโworn faรงades reflects a blend of Roman origins and Gothic transformation.
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Vienna carries a Gothic edge beneath its polished surface, and nowhere is that clearer than St. Stephenโs Cathedral. The cityโs longโstanding relationship with mortality, often called its โdeath cultureโ adds a darker layer to its identity, shaped by centuries of fascination with the afterlife. This tradition can be seen particularly in the Imperial Crypt, where generations of Habsburg rulers rest in elaborate sarcophagi.
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Edinburgh feels like itโs straight out of a Gothic novel with its skyline anchored by the soaring tower of St. Gilesโ Cathedral. Just a short walk away, Greyfriars Kirkyard deepens the sombre atmosphere with its weathered stones and centuries of memento mori carvings.
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Iโm Victoria, a UK based travel photographer and founder of The Alternative Guide.
Every time I travel to a new city I create an extraordinary itinerary featuring unusual, moody and curious locations which often lay undiscovered.
Iโve created The Alternative Guide to reveal a different perspective on some of the major cities across the world, encourage support for local independents and to share my black book of unexpected places to visit.
Hopefully this will inspire you to step off the beaten track and at the same time provide a comprehensive guide for fellow off-beat adventurers when travelling to a new city.
Thanks for following and make sure to tag me if you visit any of the places I have recommended.
Please reach out if you have any questions! ๐ค
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