Romantic city breaks - The world’s most romantic locations
The famous cities of Europe are the perfect setting for the world’s most romantic city breaks. Top romantic city break destinations in Europe are brimming over with romantic locations, from the banks of the Seine in Paris to the fountains and piazzas of Rome and the flower-decked squares of Seville. Wonderfully romantic hotels range from the classical elegance of Vienna to the latest in contemporary design in stylish Barcelona. Fine dining is an integral part of all romantic weekend breaks, whether authentic tapas bars in Seville, creative Catalan cuisine in Barcelona or a cosy candlelit bistro in Paris. Even getting around the city can make city breaks romantic: the canals of Venice and Amsterdam, trams in Lisbon and horse-drawn carriages in stately Seville.

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Romantic short breaks - The romance of winter
For the ultimate romantic city break it is hard to beat the dreamy, magical atmosphere of Venice but like many romantic weekend break destinations it is worth trying to avoid the peak summer season. Don’t rule out romantic short breaks in deepest winter. The gorgeous architecture of Prague and Budapest looks stunning in the snow and the great Russian cities of Moscow and St Petersburg are at their most evocative. Romantic city breaks at Christmas and New Year are especially memorable in New York, London and Berlin. And few romantics can resist April in Paris.

Romantic weekend breaks - Charm and character
Some of the most romantic city breaks are found in beautiful smaller cities like Bruges, Lille and Antwerp. Warm Mediterranean weather and candlelit waterfront restaurants add charm to romantic seaside city breaks in Malaga and Palma de Mallorca. What makes city breaks so romantic in late-night Madrid and buzzing Dublin is the atmosphere and character of the city and the personality of its residents. For romantic short breaks with a difference try the colourful, sensual, exotic cities of Marrakech and Istanbul. And to prove romance exists on this side of the Channel, try a UK romantic city break in Edinburgh, Glasgow or London.

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