Some cities seem to have been designed for lovers: cobbled lanes, candlelit dinners, sunsets over the water and illuminated monuments. For your next weekend for two, here are seven European destinations where romance isn't a cliché but a given.
Venice, the queen of romance
Impossible to start elsewhere. Venice, its gondolas, bridges and floating palaces form the romantic setting par excellence. Get lost together in the deserted evening lanes. Discover it on what to do in Venice.
Paris, the city of love
The reputation is well earned: a dinner cruise on the Seine, kisses under the sparkling Eiffel Tower, strolls in Montmartre… Paris remains a safe bet for lovers. See what to do in Paris.
Dinner cruise in Paris
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Prague, fairy-tale magic on a budget
With its castle, its Charles Bridge in the early morning and its medieval lanes, Prague has a fairy-tale charm — and prices that leave room for little treats. See what to do in Prague.
Vienna, imperial elegance
Palaces, Mozart concerts and cosy cafés: Vienna cultivates a refined romance, perfect for a gentle weekend. Find it on what to do in Vienna.
Lisbon, Atlantic softness
Its sunsets over the Tagus, its trams and the fado escaping the taverns give Lisbon a tender melancholy, ideal for two. See what to do in Lisbon.
Florence, art and Tuscany
Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence charms with its sunsets from the Piazzale Michelangelo and its Tuscan dinners washed down with Chianti. Discover it on what to do in Florence.
Budapest, romantic and thermal
A cruise on the illuminated Danube, a thermal bath for two in the steam: Budapest offers a spectacular and original romance. See what to do in Budapest.
