The Most Romantic Cities in Europe for A Perfect Honeymoon

by | Oct 14, 2022 | Destinations, Europe, Travel Bucket Lists

Among a lot of cities in the world, Europe offers many spots for lovers to spend time together in a very intimate way. From a tranquil beach to a cute little town, many European cities have romantic corners scattered everywhere. If you are one of those couples who want to explore the most romantic cities in Europe, you better read this blog first.

Romantic cities in Europe for couples

  1. Paris
  2. Venice
  3. Prague
  4. Budapest
  5. Bruges
  6. Amsterdam
  7. Rome
  8. Florence
  9. Verona
  10. Santorini
  11. Amalfi

Paris

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Let us start the list of the most romantic cities in Europe with the classic one, Paris. Paris has already been known for decades as one of the most romantic cities in Europe, or even the world. It comes as no surprise since the city has many sweet spots that couples can enjoy together. It surely just feels like the movies!

The capital city of France even has the “Wall of Love.” It is a wall full of “I Love You” sentences in the languages of the world. You can also walk along with your lover alongside the romantic Seine River. Alternatively, you can also chill out with your lover in many cute cafes around the city and talk about something deep together. Sounds so romantic, right?

Venice

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The next romantic city in Europe that you must visit with your lover is Venice. It is truly one of the places in the world that you should go for a romantic honeymoon. Why not? Just imagine that you and your lover ride a gondola exploring the cute canals in Venice.

Once you finish riding the gondolas and adoring the adorable narrow canals throughout the whole city, you can chill out with your lover in one of the many restaurants there. There is definitely a lot of delicious food for you and your lover to try. At the end of the day, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset in this Europe’s romantic city.

Prague

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Not only does Prague offer tourists an authentic way of enjoying a charming old city, but the city is also dupped as one of the most romantic cities in Europe for its romantic atmosphere. Why is it so romantic? The city is decorated beautifully with beautiful old buildings and a bunch of activities which couples can enjoy together.

Moreover, traveling to Prague is really inexpensive yet worth visiting. You can just have a river cruise along the Vitava River and enjoy the beauty of the city. Not only that, sightseeing along the old town and the Prague castle with your lover is also a good idea to enjoy quality time.

Budapest

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Budapest is also one the most romantic cities in Europe that enchant lovers with a beautiful panoramic view of the city along the Danube River. Your trip to Budapest will not cost you a lot of budgets. You can enjoy your wonderful honeymoon in Budapest since everything is very affordable at a low price. 

Among the many activities you and your significant other do in Budapest, we highly recommend you visit the Hungarian Parliament Buildings at night. The lights illuminated by the building and the reflection from the Danube River look so enchanting and magically romantic. Do not forget to hold your lover so tight since it must be so chill during the evening time.

Bruges

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Bruges is a cute little town in Belgium that has a stunning look at old buildings. In fact, when you set foot in this town, you will get the vibe of visiting a town in a children’s storybook. It is so surreal that such a stunning medieval-style architecture town is still well-preserved and retains its beauty. 

One of the most interesting to do in this little town with your lover is riding a horse-drawn carriage tour around the city. Alternatively, you can also take a guided canal boat trip to explore the city through the perspective of the small Reie River.

Amsterdam

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Moving to the north, we go to the capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. This is one of the most romantic cities in Europe for you to explore together with your lover. The beautiful canals around the city are the perfect place for a stroll date.

Alongside the canals, there are also some cafes and restaurants where both of you can enjoy the view with a delicious taste of food to complete your intimate conversation. You can also take a canal boat tour to discover every romantic corner of the city with your significant other.

Rome

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The capital of Italy has many fantastic adventures when it comes to traveling. One of which is the romantic trip for couples. This city offers visitors beautiful views for you and your significant other to enjoy and relax. That is why Rome is considered one of the most romantic cities in Europe by many people.

During your visit to Rome, do not forget to visit the popular romantic spot where couples often go. That place is Piazza Navona, a splendid city square with baroque-style architecture looking so beautiful. Besides, you can also enjoy fine dining with your love in many fancy restaurants around the city, with the taste of delicious food Italian food, of course.

Florence

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Florence is truly a magical city in the north of Italy. The city, especially the old town, looks very stunning with medieval-style decorated buildings and the scenic Arno River. Many couples choose to spend their honeymoon here and stay in cheap yet exclusive hotels and Airbnbs to enjoy their intimate time.

At the end of the day, we highly recommend you visit Piazzale Michelangelo. This is one of the most Instagrammable photo spots in Florence that many couples go to for their pre-and-post wedding pictures. During the sunrise, the sun sets so smoothly, illuminating the orange-colored sky above the old town of Florence. It is a truly unforgettable experience you and your love do not want to miss at all.

Verona

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Did you know that Romeo and Juliet’s story is actually set in the Italian city of Verona? Thanks to Shakespeare for his masterpiece of Romeo and Juliet, the city of Verona is often called “The City of Love.” Why not? Despite the tragic ending of the story of Romeo and Juliet, the city has beautiful corners that look like the settings of many old romance movies.

Verona has a Verona Arena where you can watch opera together with your lover. It is such a lovely activity couples usually do for a date. Besides, the city of Verona itself has a beautiful scene when it comes to sunset time. Just go to Castel San Pietro and enjoy the view of the city and spend some quality time together with your lover.

Santorini

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Looking for a Mediterranean kind of vibe to spend your honeymoon with your significant other? Let us go to Santorini, one of the most famous romantic cities in Europe where you and your lovers will definitely enjoy. In fact, many people celebrate their wedding in this beautiful white-and-blue colored city. Is not it so sweet?

If you dream of going on a honeymoon to Santorini, we suggest you swim and enjoy the sun together with your significant other. This is a perfect time to have fun together and chill out. More importantly, do not ever miss the beautiful sunset in Santorini. It is one of the best in the world. Surely, you and your lover do not want to miss it.

Amalfi

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Italy does have a love power when it comes to romantic cities in Europe. Amalfi coast is the perfect place for a couple to enjoy a tranquil and lovely trip of honeymoon. The resorts along the coast are ready to provide you and your lover with the best services. Do not forget to go for a swim together on the beach when you choose to spend your honeymoon in this beautiful place.

The next thing you can do during your honeymoon on the Amalfi coast is to take beautiful pictures of both of you with the background of the beautiful colorful buildings piling up on the hilly coast. We are pretty sure that it will be the most beautiful post-wedding photograph you and your lover have ever taken.


So, have you taken into consideration which romantic cities in Europe you want to visit for your honeymoon with the special one? Do not sweat yourself. You can join one or more of our fun trips in JoinMyTrip for exploring those places. You can spend most of the best times with your lover exploring many places with the excellent guide of our dedicated TripLeaders. So, what do you think? Book a trip to Europe with JoinMyTrip now!

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