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The World’s Most Romantic Cities

It’s needless to check out any travel agencies! The top 30 romantic cities in the world can tell what the romance in every corner of the world tastes like!

1. Paris - France

Paris

The city of love - Paris, is surely the first in every list of top romantic places. With its gorgeous dramatic scenery and boutique restaurants, Paris is arguably the most romantic city in the world.

2. Venice< - Italy

Venice

You never reach Venice if you take a trip to one of the world’s most romantic cities without trying the Gondola cruise. Try to impress your special one with a private and romantic Gondola ride through the enchanting canals.

3. Rome - Italy

Rome

A romantic tagline in the film Three coins in the Fountain says “You have never lived until you’ve loved in Rome”. Rome has remained the truth of the tagline until now. Rome is rich with romantic places and the city itself is super romantic when the sun says goodbye each day. For more info on Rome, go here.

4. Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok

The charming capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, is one of the world’s famous spots for couples with its lovely canals and gorgeous temples where you can walk holding hands and just let two hearts talk to each other.

5. Amsterdam - Holland

Amsterdam

With the city’s cozy atmosphere, Amsterdam is one of the world’s most romantic cities. Enjoy riding along the canals, visiting excellent cuisines or even walking in the midst of vividly colourful tulip gardens. Amsterdam is just second to none!

6. Prague - Czech

Prague

Prague is an impeccable romantic city with its marvelous architectures and a number of remarkable romantic spots which create the sense of being in a fairytale. Experiencing great restaurants and splendid gardens with your partner, you can run out a day with the romance along the way.

7. Cape Town - South Africa

Cape Town

One of the world’s most romantic cities where you can find everything you are looking for - wonderful beaches, numerous shopping places, excellent cuisines, fascinating wildlife and splendid scenic views. These are some of the reasons why Cape Town is the perfect city for a date.

8. Las Vegas - Nevada, United States

Las Vegas

Seeking romance both at day and night? Las Vegas has it all! Enjoy dancing and drinking or have fun in a number of casinos. Absorb the sound and colour of the vibrant city at night with the crazy nightlife along with your loved one.

9. Barcelona - Spain

Barcelona

Barcelona is a hidden romantic place in Europe. The city is full of marvellous hotels and excellent restaurants and also famous for its cultural history. Try a romantic walk along the beaches, listen to the sound of tiny waves and you might hear the sound of the heartbeat.

10. Bali - Indonesia

Bali

Welcome to the tropical paradise of Bali, welcome to the real world of miracles! Bali is so fantastic and romantic that the place is the very first choice you can come up with for a wonderful holiday destination. For more info on Bali, go here.

11. Tokyo - Japan

Tokyo

Despite being a very packed city, the popular charming Asian big city, Tokyo, can be your first choice for romantic destination. Visit lovely restaurants, sit under the shade of Sherry Blossom or climb up the Tokyo Tower to see the city in all its glory. For more info on Tokyo go here.

12. Monte Carlo - Monaco

Monte Carlo

If you find Paris, Rome or Venice too common for your date, try Monte Carlo! The city, where several love stories have happened, is rich with scenic beauty and impressive tourist attractions.

13. Saint Petersburg - Russia

Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is simply gorgeous when the sun rises on its museums and castles. The city becomes doubly romantic with a shadow of the moon in dazzling canals at night, try a walk along the canals and let the silence do the talking.

14. Pai - Thailand

Pai

Considered a fabulous city in the fog, Pai, a small lovely town in the north of Thailand, attracts loads of lovers a year. Due to its spectacular foggy scenery and breathtaking sunrise views, winter time definitely increases extra romance in Pai.

15. Marrakech - Morocco

Marrakech

Marrakech is the perfect blend between eastern and western cultures which makes the city one of the most desirable destinations for romantic exotic experiences. Filled with finest restaurants, surrounded by a splendid mountain, Marrakech is an ideal city to get yourself in.

16. Queenstown - New Zealand

Queenstown

From glittering blue Lake Wakatipu to Coronet Peak, Queenstown offers you a wealth of attractions for couples particularly in winter time when the peak is filled with snow and you get no chance to withstand their appealing splendour.

17. Gamla Stan - Sweden

Gamla Stan

Seeking the mood for a cultural boost? Gamla Stan is truly the place for some nice sightseeing. Grab a camera and wander around this lovely city.

18. Gstaad - Switzerland

Gstaad

Winter is absolutely the perfect time to enjoy Gstaad which is the awesome spot of departure for the Alps. The lovely village is well-known for its elegant hotels and shopping area. However, you can get your date stroll along the village and it can be definitely romantic.

19. Colmar - France

Colmar

Colmar, a town in Alsace, gathers all lovely and unique architectures including crooked lanes, crooked houses, half-timbered and painted, buildings and churches in German Gothic and Renaissance style.

20. Taupo - New Zealand

Taupo

Taupo is a touristy town filled with a number of lovely spots such as geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools, fumaroles, fascinating hikes, Huka Falls and beautiful bubbling Orakei Korako

21. Reykjavik - Iceland

Reykjavik

The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik is perfect for holiday makers and honeymooners with its beautiful sightseeing, buzzing nightlife, splendid spas and spectacular landscapes. If you think Reykjavik is not the right place for a date, give it a go and the city will certainly change your mind.

22. Bruges - Belgium

Bruges

Despite being a small country in Europe, Belgium has its treasure hidden. Bruges offers horse-drawn carriages, lovely streets and beautiful canals along the city. Bruges is also dubbed “Venice of the north”.

23. Montreal - Canada

Montreal

The winter wonderland Montreal showcases its splendour of Quebec’s nature, Saguenay Fjord and a lovely river boat dinner cruise. Try a walk in a park in winter when the snow is all around and hold your loved one tight, the warmth might melt the snow.

24. Dubrovnik - Croatia

Dubrovnik

The jewel of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik, absolutely fulfills the meaning of the word romance. Surrounded by limestone cliffs and crystal clear Adriatic’s water, the city makes you feel in the embrace of perfect warmth and romantic feelings.

25. Lisbon - Portugal

Lisbon

Encircled with many hills, filled with several lovely cafes and spectacular historic architecture, Lisbon is the charming city for a date. The city is more wonderful at night thanks to it modern street lights which make the city more vibrant.

26. Ljubljana - Slovenia

Ljubljana

The city is initially built for lovers! Ljubljana has a fairytale set with winding laneways and awesome cafes. Visit a church on the site of a temple where you can ring the bell together with your loved one, it’s believed to bring good luck.

27. Buenos Aires - Argentina

Buenos Aires

Argentines love dancing, so step up for tango dance with your date and then enjoy excellent local eateries, you will be absolutely impressed by Buenos Aires.

28. Guilan - China

Guilan

Guilan is famed for its unique, romantic and splendid scenery. The city not only draws many tourists a year but also a number of artists to draw stunning paintings of remarkable hills, clear blue water among the mist.

29. Speyer - Germany

Speyer

Speyer is may not be as famous as Berlin or Munich, but it is simply romantic with its mild weather of Mediterranean feel and lovely streets to wander around.

30. Ouro Preto - Brazil

Ouro Preto

Although Ouro Preto has no image of Paris or even elegance of Venice, the city was declared a world treasure by UNESCO. Wrapped by mountains and full of lovely cobble-stone streets, Ouro Preto of Brazil is arguably one of the world’s most romantic cities.

Have you been to any of the cities listed above? If so, which one did you like the best and why? Are there any cities we might be missing here? Please let us know for the sake of romance! :D

Your thoughts on The World’s Most Romantic Cities

2 Comments »

Comment by kissable
2008-06-06 17:41:47

Paris baby! love your list! i guess one day when i have a boyfriend :)

 
Comment by Walter Mackin
2008-09-08 09:22:27

This is and the first and last list that i’ll seek. It covers cities that I would have never thought of. Great site. Thank You

 
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