The most Wonderful: Agra, India
The guide to Agra excitedly mentions about the set of architectural monuments of the city, but let’s be honest – tourists come here to see one of the wonders of the world – Taj Mahal. The mausoleum, built by Emperor Shah Jahan to honor the love of his own wife (information that should be noted by any new or prospective husband), is made of white marble and is decorated with precious stones.
Having digested your emotions from the sight of Taj Mahal, you can continue further to the Pearl Mosque with shining domes, the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri and the Red Fort, the sand stone walls of which hide palaces and gardens. And do not miss the famous city market – without exaggeration, one can find anything there.
The Most Fabulous: Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck is called the Pearl of the Alps by both the skiers (the slopes here are predictably good), and the connoisseurs of beauty – cathedrals, and monasteries and museums. The latter will be delighted to visit the Ambras Castle: the enterprising Archduke Ferdinand II turned a medieval castle into a magnificent edifice and then assembled the most unusual collection of weapons, sculptures and paintings.
The fairer sex will probably be more attracted to the small town of Wattens near Innsbruck, the home of the Swarovski World of Crystals Museum. An alternative entertainment for the honeymooners is a visit to the city tower which offers spectacular views over the city.
The Most Colorful: Singapore
The Singaporeans believe that the night is not the time to sleep and they are doing everything to make their city the center of the world and the life after sunset. The waterfront restaurants and bars light their lights and the floating restaurants cruising along the river shore are ready to become the venues for romantic dinners with all the fervent confessions.
Those who prefer to keep the regular hours will have lots to do as well: in the morning you can head to the ethnic neighborhoods and satisfy your multicultural curiosities all in one go: visit Al-Abrar mosque, Hindu temple Sri Mariamman and the Buddhist “Temple of Thousands of Lights”.
Also worthy of attention are the giant sized Esplanade Theater, 165 foot Ferris wheel and the night safari in the zoo.
The Purest: Cape Town, South Africa
One of the most attractive cities in Africa lures the travelers who relish the opportunity to become closer to nature in the most exotic environments. You can watch the whales from the coast, and then see penguins strolling on the local beaches – something you would not expect in these parts.
Botany lovers simply must visit the Table Mountain – a sort of an undulating flower conservatory where you can get to by hiking along the trail by a cable car. The east side of the mountain where the Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens are located is perhaps the best place in the world where you can enjoy the sunset, surrounded by 22 thousand unique plants. A symbolic thing for the lovers is to visit the castle of Good Hope – a former defensive fort, and now a museum.
The Most Eastern: Casablanca, Morocco
A true romantic can be happy just by seeing the narrow streets and the imposing fortress walls, but the place is worth a visit just to be able to see one of the wonders of the world – the mosque of Hassan II.
The mosque is located of the oceanfront and seems to have a direct relationship with the heaven: the 200 meter minaret, without any exaggeration, is lost in the clouds.
There is something interesting in the business district of the city as well – first of all, the impressive twin towers of the Casablanca Twin Center, and secondly a string of boutiques and retail shops featuring the local flavor – herbs, spices, fruits and souvenirs for every taste and budget can be found here.
The highest: Quito, Ecuador
The Ecuador’s capital city settled down between the mountains at an altitude of 2800 meters, so the gorgeous views of the snow-capped peaks are available to the visitors 365 days a year. Among other things to do is a leisurely walk through the old town and examination of the murals and the fancy balconies of the presidential palace and the church of La Campania. The Covent of San Agustin, which contains the collection of paintings of the local artists.
But the main tourist attraction in Quito is the equator, an imaginary line that passes near the city – there is a complex with ethnographic museum, where you can look straight into the craters of the local volcanoes.
The place with the most Water: Alesund, Norway
The Norwegian Venice is divided into several parts by a winding strait and this trick of nature makes Alesund one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Bridges, lengthy underground tunnels between the islands and the buildings built in Art Nouveau style give the city its special flavor and charm and they are ready to become the honeymoon decorations for the couples who think that a trip to Venice is too trivial.
For newlyweds, it is recommended to get on the top of the mount Aksla, which has a viewing platform with the breathtaking scenery of Norway, or visit the ethnographic museum, located nearby to see the rough Viking boats and admire the courage of the conquerors of the northern seas.
The most mythical: Inverness, Scotland
This Scottish town near Lake Loch Ness is ideal for the lovers of legends and the fans of mysteries. A thematic museum is open in Inverness in honor of the legendary monster. You can also tour the numerous local castles; most of them are thought to be haunted.
Or you can check out the local pubs and try some of the famous whiskey; also great are therapeutic walks in the hills among sheep and old monasteries.
The oldest: Cancun, Mexico
The resorts of Cancun attract the romantics not only because of its white sandy beaches and clear sea in which the visibility on good summer days can reach up to 100 meters, but also with many monuments of the Mayan Civilization.
The tangibility of this incredible ancient civilization makes the tourists visit one of the most prominent monuments – the 25 meter pyramid of Kukulcan.
The lovers of the underwater world will appreciate the black coral reefs with colorful marine life where you can swim with the turtles and bask in the sun away from the busy beaches.
The most picturesque: Christchurch, New Zealand
The picturesque Christchurch, located in the eastern South Island and surrounded by gardens, has become a favorite place for romantic revelations for those couples who are not afraid of an intimate trip to the edge of the world. The city is surrounded by the mountains and its appearance is very unusual – modern office skyscrapers harmoniously blend with Gothic cathedrals.
Green parks and garden are everywhere, and if you go up to the observation deck, you can see the whole city and the surrounding mountains.
To get the best impressions of New Zealand can be achieved with the journey on a trans-alpine express to the Arthur Pass National Park – the gorges and waterfalls here look even better than in tourist catalogues.
