The beautiful European city named the most popular for marriage proposals – it’s not Paris | Europe | Travel
A new study has revealed the most popular European capitals to pop the question, and it’s surprisingly not Paris despite its reputation as the “city of love”.
Travel experts at Paris Tickets & Tours analysed the total number of proposal-related hashtags, including #capitalproposal and #capitalengagement, for each European capital.
The final ranking was then determined by the capitals with the highest hashtag volumes.
Lisbon in Portugal is first on the list, with a total of 1,049,944 proposal-related hashtags. The Portas do Sol viewpoint is one of the most popular locations to pop the question, along with the Belém Tower and Gardens.
In second place is London, with a total of 1,026,528 proposal-related hashtags. The London Eye is one of the most popular spots for people to get down on one knee, as well as the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park.
Next on the list is Paris, with a total of 1,011,970 proposal-related hashtags. The Eiffel Tower is a go-to proposal destination, but other couples may opt to pop the question whilst on a romantic cruise along the river Seine.
Berlin is fourth on the list, with 549,300 proposal-related hashtags. One of the most romantic spots in Berlin is Charlottenburg Palace, which is a popular spot for proposals.
Andorra la Vella takes fifth place on the list, with 358,409 proposal-related hashtags. The Sola Irrigation Canal Trial is a great activity in the capital for couples who love the outdoors.
Vienna is in sixth place, with 318,054 proposal-related hashtags. The Schönbrunn Gardens are particularly popular for romantic proposals in Vienna.
Madrid places seventh on the list, with 248,426 proposal-related hashtags. El Retiro Park is known for its beauty and offers various romantic spots which are perfect for a private proposal.
Next on the list is Amsterdam, with 189,113 proposal-related hashtags. The Bloemgracht Bridge is an iconic and romantic location to pop the question in the Netherlands capital.
Oslo is in ninth place, with 146,535 proposal-related hashtags. Romantic spots in the capital include Frogner Park and the Oslo Opera House.
Lastly, Warsaw is in tenth place, with 105,516 proposal-related hashtags. The St. Anna Church viewing platform and the Warsaw University Library roof garden are both breathtaking destinations for proposals.
