5. Isola Bella, Italy
Once a rocky island, home to a small number of fishermen, the Isola Bella now houses a magnificent palace and terraced gardens, with the overall design approach for the island to look like a ship floating across a lake. Couples will love the 10-terraced garden with open air theatre and Italian statues depicting the four elements, as well as the perfect photo opportunity under the magnificent arches sculpted from cypress trees. The Villa Taranto gardens are designed in the English style and are a maze of creeks, waterfalls, lily and lotus pools where you can get lost in each other’s company.
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