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Valentine’s Day – 6 romantic destinations in Italy

La Dolce Vita – when the film of the same name by star director Federico Fellini was released in 1960, a new attitude to life was born. Italy became a favourite destination for many Central and Northern Europeans and nothing has changed to this day. So what could be more natural than spending the day of all lovers, Valentine’s Day, in the Mediterranean ambience south of the Alps? We present 6 romantic destinations in Italy.

Verona

The undisputed number one romantic destination in Italy is the city of Romeo and Juliet. In Verona, the House of Juliet (Casa di Giulietta) beckons with a visit, where you can admire the world-famous balcony and the bronze statue of Juliet. Verona is also an elegant cultural metropolis that has many sights to offer, such as the Torre dei Lamberti from the late 12th century, the Roman amphitheatre, the Piazza delle Erbe, the cathedral and the Castelvecchio of the Scaligeri.

Florence

Florence became world-famous as the cradle of the Renaissance, breathing art and beauty. Famous scientists, artists and all-round geniuses such as Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci worked here. Couples in love can stroll hand in hand across the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, lined with goldsmiths and jewellery shops, and admire the magnificent view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Florence is a city full of charm and elegance, with many museums, churches, palaces and gardens.

Portofino

One of the five villages that make up the famous Cinque Terre in Liguria is Portofino. Fishermen’s houses with brightly coloured facades nestle against steep cliffs and the waves of the Ligurian Sea gently crash against the rocks. The so-called ‘Walk of Kisses’ or ‘Passeggiata dei Baci’ in Italian awaits lovers here. The romantic walk is around 2 kilometres long and leads through a picturesque landscape of rocks, sea and Mediterranean vegetation. You can’t miss the path as it is decorated with a red carpet.

Lucca

Lucca is a charming town in Tuscany, famous for its intact medieval city walls. You can feel the spirit of the Middle Ages as you stroll through the maze of alleyways in the city centre. The centre of the city is Piazza dell’anfiteatro, which is surrounded by medieval buildings in a semi-circle. Lucca’s landmarks are the tower houses, visible from afar, most of which were built by the wealthy Guinigi family in the 14th century.

Chioggia

Venice is a great destination for romantics, but unfortunately hopelessly overcrowded. Our alternative suggestion for a Valentine’s Day trip is Chioggia. The small town is located at the southern end of the Venice lagoon, around 25 kilometres from the famous commercial metropolis. As in Venice, countless canals criss-cross the urban area, spanned by a number of bridges. The most important canal is the Canale Vena, which runs parallel to the Corso del Popolo. Colourful fishing boats are moored on its banks, giving Chioggia a romantic touch.

Sorrento

Sorrento is a coastal town in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is located on a peninsula on the Amalfi Coast, which juts out into the Gulf of Naples, and offers breathtaking views of the sea and the island of Capri. The scent of lemons and the Mediterranean ambience are your constant companions on a stroll through the historic alleyways. You can try the delicious Italian ice cream, which is one of the best in the country, and book a romantic boat trip to the nearby islands of Capri and Ischia.