Honeymoon Destinations For Couples Who Love Gothic Architecture

For several couples, a honeymoon could mean white-sand beaches or serene mountain hideaways; there are couples whose hearts skip a beat at the sight of soaring spires, stained glass and windows and medieval stone streets and who would love something a little different from the ordinary.

If you are one of them and want to plan your honeymoon around the world’s most breathtaking Gothic architecture with a moody environment and dramatic settings, we know just the kind of places that should be on your list.

Best Honeymoon Destinations For Goth Lovers

Prague, Czech Republic

With its stone streets and haunting stories, Prague sets the perfect backdrop for a Gothic honeymoon and is a dream for lovers of Gothic spires. One of the top highlights includes St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle with its stained glass and pointed towers, along with the intricate stonework. It dominates the skyline of the moody city. Not just that, the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn in the Old Town makes for an exceptional Gothic silhouette with its twin spires and intricate stonework.

Manifest Recommends- Take a stroll across Charles Bridge at sunrise to soak in the Gothic scene. You can also visit the Powder Tower and Old Town Bridge and even the quieter parts like Vyšehrad and the Vltava River for a romantic atmosphere with a hint of history.

Girona, Spain

Old Town in Spain’s Girona city feels like it was made for couples who look for a little mystery and thrill in their moments. With the widest Gothic nave in the world spanning up to 23 metres, a Baroque facade and Gothic structure, the Cathedral of Saint Mary in the city sets the perfect tone for an eerie but romantic honeymoon.

Manifest Recommends- Stroll through the narrow, winding lanes and medieval walls of the Jewish Quarter, also known as El Call. The city walls or Passeig de la Muralla offer stunning vantage points over the city, which is great for watching that sunset.

Siena, Italy

Not a lot of people would believe it if we were to tell you that you can also go to Italy to witness the Gothic architecture; however, Siena in Italy’s Tuscany region is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. Siena Cathedral is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture blended with Romanesque style.

With its black and white striped marble, intricate facades, inlaid marble floors and stunning sculptures, it sets the perfect tone for couples looking to spend their honeymoon amidst the Gothic atmosphere.

Manifest recommends- Take a stroll through the Tuscan landscape and its narrow alleyways and soak in the sunset from the top of the rolling hills. One thing that you must do when you are in Italy is try the food, especially pizza.

Budapest, Hungary

Great Gothic revival meets riverine romance in Budapest. Considered one of the neo-Gothic masterpieces with spires, ornate facades and a dramatic scenery on the Danube, the Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most beautiful sights. Then there is Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion, which are a bit lighter and more romantic but still complement the Gothic skyline with turrets and views. 

Manifest Recommends- Take evening river walks across the bridges, watching illumination off the architecture with an aura of being understated and evenly balanced.

Toruń, Poland

If you are looking for a place with fewer people and more goth, Toruń is an absolutely unmissable place with its medieval Gothic brick architecture. It has everything that a goth lover could ever dream of. From its well-preserved Old Town, monumental churches, the Town Hall, to the many burgher houses that are built from brick in Gothic style, the city is nothing less than a setting for a Gothic fairytale.

Manifest Recommends- Visit the Cathedral of SS John the Evangelist and John the Baptist with its stunning sculptures and artworks inside. Soak in the wood-beam ceilings and Gothic wall paintings that are scattered across the town.

Cologne, Germany

A 2,000-year-old city, spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, Cologne is a cultural hub with a landmark of high Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old towns. With the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), the city is overwhelming in terms of its scale and detail. The Cologne Cathedral is known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views that make for a perfect date night. Cologne in Germany is one of the best destinations for people who love a little art in everything they do.

Manifest Recommends- Visit the Museum Ludwig, which showcases 20th-century art, including several masterpieces by Picasso and the Romano-Germanic Museum, which houses Roman antiquities.

Chartres, France

If you are looking for Goth in its purest form, Chartres in France is the best place for you. With its overwhelming expressions of High Gothic architecture, the city’s Cathedral of Our Lady is almost untouched in terms of its original stained-glass windows, the famous Royal Portal sculptures, two spires of different styles where one is more Gothic while the other is Romanesque and its beautifully preserved interiors.

Manifest Recommends- Spend quiet evenings with your partners, taking a stroll through the peaceful cobbled streets. Enjoy a candlelight dinner surrounded by the medieval architecture that feels like a fairytale.