Planning to pop the question in 2026? Discover four alluring European cities, beloved for their captivating scenery, delicious traditional cuisine, and romantic activities, where you and your partner can fall in love all over again.
Paris: Beyond the Eiffel Tower
Paris is well known as the City of Love, and it has many spectacular proposal spots beyond the Eiffel Tower – although who could resist receiving a beautiful promise ring at the top, with the glittering city as the backdrop?
During your daytime strolls, look out for the Luxembourg Gardens, two formal gardens separated by a large pond with the Insta-worthy Médicis Fountain at one corner. The Pont des Arts pedestrian bridge over the Seine is quiet around sunrise, and you can leave a padlock with your initials to manifest lasting love. An evening cruise on the Seine is an equally romantic option, or for something more intimate, head to Montmartre for its village feel and rich artistic heritage.
Florence: Renaissance romance
If art is what stirs up adulation in your partner, wow them with the sensational sights of Florence, capital of Italy’s idyllic central region, Tuscany. It’s regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is crowned by many gems from this era, including heritage buildings with amazing architecture and paintings and statues crafted by masters such as Michelangelo and Botticelli.
Avoid the tourist hot spots if you’re looking to make a special speech. Instead, climb to the Piazza Michelangelo, a viewpoint on the south bank of the Arno River best visited at golden hour, for a low-key moment, perhaps following a spot of stand-up paddleboarding on the water. Skip the busy Boboli Gardens in favor of Bardini, where wisteria, the flower of friendship, creates a stunning, fragrant purple tunnel in spring.
Santorini: For sunset spectacle
This Greek Island is an enduringly popular romantic holiday spot for a reason. Restful with riotous sunsets that reflect off the white buildings that clamber the cliffside, this coastal destination inspires feelings of peace and awe in equal measure, whatever time of year you choose to visit.
You’ll find pockets of privacy within the main town of Fira, but to truly escape the crowds, it’s best to head out on a catamaran cruise or drive to the village of Oia, which is picture-perfect, especially at dusk. You could also embrace the rugged volcanic landscape and pop the question at the top of Skaros Rock, overlooking the caldera. Our top tip? Get a ‘cave villa’ for uninterrupted and undisturbed sea views.
Prague: Fairytale architecture
Nicknamed ‘the city of a Hundred Spires’, Prague is the destination if you’re into ‘dark academia’ and want to honor the gothic in all its glory. The capital of Czechia and once of Bohemia, Prague has a proud heritage that lingers to this day. Expect mighty castles and cathedrals and winding cobbled streets, as impressive at night as they are in daylight.
Beneath the mesmerizing astrological clock is a favorite place to pop the question, although be prepared to have a crowd around you! The Old Town Tower is a spectacular alternative with striking city views, or you can escape on a river cruise at sunset. Wherever you choose to declare your love in Prague, it will be a fairytale setting.
