20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Peering down Mårten Trotzigs Gränd

On one of my many nightly strolls while visiting Stockholm – Daniel, a friend of mine, stopped in front of what seemed to be a non-descript alley and asked “what do you think of this?” Not expecting much, since Stockholm has a labyrinth of alleyways, my expectations were blown away. This alleyway was like none I’ve seen up until this point – for it is a meager 90 centimeters at its narrowest and its 36 steps make for a very steep stairway. Daniel and I stood there for several minutes before the alley was vacant of pedestrians so I can take my photo

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2019
Date Uploaded: 10.2022
Photo Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Omar Mahaba