Walk the banks of the Arno River just before sunset and you’ll see why the Tuscan capital is a perennial honeymoon fave: The terracotta-toned architecture comes alive in the soft light of the “golden hour.” Spend your days taking in masterpieces like Michelangelo’s “David,” Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”
Europe is home to some of the world's most stunning and historically rich libraries, each a testament to the enduring love for learning and the timeless allure of books.