September 19, 2024, 6:38 pm | Read time: 4 minutes
Do you want to propose to your loved one but still have no idea where to pop the question? After all, it should be a very special place where she or he simply has to say “yes.” A current ranking that lists the most romantic places for a wow proposal could help. And this much can be revealed: The Eiffel Tower is not in first place.
These are the 10 best places for a marriage proposal
1st place: Empire State Building in New York
What could be more romantic than a marriage proposal on the beach – with the setting sun on the horizon, the sound of the waves, and the sand at your feet? A proposal on the Empire State Building in New York! This is the result of a survey conducted by the US daily newspaper “USA Today” about the best places for a marriage proposal.
Together with romance travel experts, they named 20 places perfect for a marriage proposal. The readers chose their top 10 – including the famous skyscraper at the top of the ranking. A place that millions and millions of tourists visit every year may not seem too imaginative at first glance. But the view of the “Big Apple” from here is vast – and hard to beat in terms of romance.
2nd place: “Love” sculpture, Indianapolis Museum of Art
With this sculpture, which consists of the four letters L, o, v, and e, no one can claim they don’t understand the artist’s message: Love. Robert Indiana created the artwork in 1970. The original is in the “Indianapolis Museum of Art,” and numerous reproductions are located worldwide, including in New York City in Midtown Manhattan. Unsurprising, the “love” sculpture is as well one of the best places for a marriage proposal.
3rd London Eye, London
Floating high above the rooftops of London: It’s not only impressive for romantics but also for everyone else. And as if you don’t get dizzy enough in the gondolas at lofty heights, this is one of the most romantic places for a marriage proposal, according to a survey. The only issue is the weather, which can be somewhat unpredictable in England…
4th Eiffel Tower, Paris
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the ultimate classic for romantic hours for couples. It’s not for nothing that Paris bears the title “City of Love.” Although the love locks were removed from the “Pont des Arts” bridge in June this year, the “Amour” remains in the Seine city.
5th island picnic, Bora Bora
Chilled champagne and chocolate strawberries: For many people, a romantic picnic is simply part of the marriage proposal. A perfect place for the marriage proposal can be a blooming summer meadow, but also a small paradise island near a coral reef on Bora Bora, a so-called motu. Your audience: lots of colorful fish, small sharks, and large rays.
6 Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the most impressive natural wonders on earth. Once you have stood on the precipice of the canyon, there is only one thing left to do: marvel. Or propose to your loved one. If you like it even more spectacular (and kitschy), you can hire a helicopter and propose in the air.
7th place: Hike in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Anyone who has ever climbed a mountain together knows the incredible feeling of having accomplished something together. How about a hike in the Rocky Mountains? Once you reach your destination, you’ll be so out of breath that you’ll fall to your knees all by yourself – and you can start proposing right away.
8th place: Trevi Fountain, Rome
You shouldn’t miss it on your tour of Europe: the Trevi Fountain in Rome. It is particularly romantic here at night when Italy’s top attraction is illuminated and much emptier than during the day. Therefore, one of the top places for a marriage proposal. If that’s not kitschy enough for you, you can find a copy in Las Vegas – between casinos, promenades, and colorful light shows.
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9th place: The water canals of Venice
If you want to propose to your loved one in Venice, you may have to dig deep into your pockets. The gondoliers charge a lot for a trip on the many canals – as a tourist, you even pay an average of eleven times (!) more for Venice’s tourist attractions. But ideally, you only get married once in your life, and it should be worth it.
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10th place: Magic Kingdom, Orlando
The tenth place may be a little confusing for some people. After all, the “Magic Kingdom” theme park in Orlando (Florida) is a place that is more likely to appeal to children. But who knows, there are bound to be one or two who dream of being proposed to in front of the “Cinderella Castle” – by their very own Prince Charming.
The German original of this article was published in 2015.