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Castillo Ortega-Douglas seen from the street.

Aguascalientes, Mexico

Castillo Ortega-Douglas

In Mexico, an abandoned Scottish-looking castle stands as a tribute to love.

The sawed-off shotgun, collected from Bonnie and Clyde's hideout.

For Sale: Bonnie and Clyde’s Sawed-Off Shotgun

Plus Bonnie’s poetry, wanted posters, and a bloodied bandage.

Sabrina Imbler September 18, 2019

Veliki Tabor Castle.

Hum Košnički, Croatia

Veliki Tabor Castle

This beautiful Croatian fortress is haunted by legends of forbidden love.

Ted and Mabel Thompson bronze relief.

Loveland, Colorado

Loveland’s Sweetheart Couple

A tribute to Loveland’s most famous sweethearts, who helped spread cupid’s message to millions.

The tombs.

The Two Lovers of Teruel

These magnificently sculpted tombs represent Spain's own legendary version of "Romeo and Juliet."

Castle of Magyarózd

Home of the first female Hungarian poet, where her secret writing lay hidden for over a century.

The hidden cupid emerging from Vermeer's <em>Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window</em>.

A Secret Cupid Is Emerging From a 17th-Century Vermeer

It's been known for decades, but recent work showed that it had been painted over after the artist's death.

Evan Nicole Brown May 14, 2019

London, England

Shield of Parade

This magnificently macabre shield shows the power of chivalrous love in medieval times.

Old Town Wishing Bell.

Old Town Wishing Bell

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

A woman looking at a backpack in the Museum of Broken Relationships.

A Visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships

A unique collection focused on what happens after love dies.

Lizzie Philip August 6, 2025

Mieszko the Stone Bear

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

Chap Goh Mei

On the fifteenth night of Chinese New Year, Malaysian singles throw caution to the wind and fruit to the water.

Lovespoons

This ancient token of betrothal lives on as a Valentine's Day gift in Wales.

Fuente de los Candados

Montevideo, Uruguay

Fuente de los Candados

Where sweethearts leave their love locks in the Uruguayan capital.

Jjajang Myeon

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.

Suga Shrine stairs, view from the bottom.

Suga Shrine Staircase

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

A first kiss can make any place wondrous.

19 Unforgettable First Kisses and the Ordinary Places Where They Happened

Romance can blossom anywhere. Parking lots. Sidewalks. Even the South Pole.

Eric Grundhauser January 10, 2019

Synevyr Lake.

Mizhhirs'kyi district, Ukraine

Synevyr Lake

This stunning mountain lake was named for a pair of tragic lovers whose statues stand at the center.