The general gloom of winter is broken by the day set aside for lovers. Valentine's Day is a time of joy and delight. It is time to celebrate your affection and your passion for the person who is most important in your life.
Although it is marked out on the calendar as a single day, there is no reason to make it an event to celebrate over a number of days. Taking your lover on a mini-break to a different city will make the occasion quite special. Here are 5 of the top cities in which the atmosphere of romance and intimacy is especially strong. Some are well known; others you may never have considered before.
5. New York City
The Big Apple is a true city for lovers. Although it is most commonly identified with business, commerce, and culture, its landscape is filled with places that make for excellent lover's retreats. A trip to the top of the Empire State Building offers a beautiful and breathtaking view of the city that never sleeps. There are carriage rides through the Central Park and trips up the Hudson. A sudden immersion into the energy and vibrancy of the city is enough to make the hearts of you and your lover race—and we all know what that means.
4. Rome
Perhaps the most impressive feature of this city is its architecture. It is still largely medieval and Early Renaissance. This makes for striking beauty. A walk down a Roman side street can result in the most intense aesthetic experience of our life. In addition to the architecture, there are museums, statues, and the café life of its many squares. Whisking your love away for a weekend in Italy's capital, and Western Civilization's cultural capital, will be a treat to you both.
3. Amsterdam
If you have never been to Holland's largest city, you should make it a point to do so. Valentine's Day provides a great opportunity to make the trip. A walk along the city's many canals and visits to many of its comfortable coffee houses and lounges will make for the most relaxing breaks you're likely to take.
2. Bruges
There is also much to see in nearby Bruges, in Belgium. If your lovely has a sweet tooth, if pastries, chocolates, and cakes are the things they enjoy most, then they will bask in the richness of the bakeries in Bruges. There are also the sites—brilliantly preserved gothic and medieval buildings and long tours along the many canals of the city. There is also Michelangelo's famous Madonna and Child to see.
1. Paris
Number one on this list must of course be Paris. It is the city of lights and of live—for good reason. Nothing beats the experience of being kissed on a rainy Parisian afternoon. It is perhaps the most romantic thing that can happen to anyone. The cafes, the beautiful boulevards, the Eiffel Tower, and other landmarks of significance make Paris one of the greatest cities for lovers that have ever been.
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