What's the most popular city in Europe for marriage proposals? (It's not Paris)


By AGENCY
Based on the number of Instagram hashtags, Lisbon in Portugal is the top city in Europe when it comes to marriage proposals. — AP

Whether it’s a kiss at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, flirting along the banks of the River Seine, or a fleeting embrace in a scenic cobbled street, many overseas visitors have an image of Paris, France as a romantic destination.

But however romantic it may be, Paris isn’t Europe’s leading hotspot when it comes to marriage proposals. And it’s not Venice – which easily rivals Paris for the title of “City Of Love” – that outshines the French capital. According to an analysis by Paris Tickets & Tours, a tour operator specialising in the sale of tickets for tourist attractions in Paris, the greatest number of engagement rings are actually offered in Lisbon.

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