The task of compiling a list of the best filming locations from our beloved romantic comedies is an arduous one. There are, after all, a lot of films made in this genre. Additionally, some of them were filmed in locales that are not as romantic or exciting as their movie counterparts. You probably wouldn't enjoy visiting the train station where Jack proposed to Lucy in "While You Were Sleeping" or the city hall that served as the high school where Ted went to school with Mary in "There's Something About Mary."
For this inventory, we started with our favorite romcom flicks of all time then picked out the most idyllic spots worth dropping our anchor in. Here's ten top picks.
Montmartre (Paris, France)
Paris isn't called the City of Love for nothing. It is, after all, full of incredibly romantic spots. In fact, the city - and Montmartre in particular - is one of the most important characters in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amlie." Meander along the cobbled street of Saint Vincent, grab some delicious fruits at Au Marche de la Butte and stop by nearby Mtro Lamarck-Caulaincourt to relive scenes from the movie. And of course, the famous Rue Foyatier is not to be missed.
Spanish Steps (Rome, Italy)
Love is always in the air in Italy, it seems, and its capital has been a sensual setting for many a love story including the 1953 classic "Roman Holiday." The city has a few must visit spots from the movie: Via Margutta, Sala Grande Galleria, and Bocca della Verita in the church of Santa Maria, for example. Our favorite, however, are the incredible Spanish Steps where Bradley tells Princess Ann to cut loose. It's usually crowded with tourists so go during the low season.
Tiffany & Co (New York City, New York)
You don't have to be shopping for an engagement ring or be expecting a romantic, in-store proposal like in "Sweet Home Alabama"to stop by Tiffany & Co's flagship store on Fifth and 57th in Manhattan. You can just admire their usually whimsical window displays a la Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." If you do have the cash to spare, then by all means pop inside for a treat. When in there, be sure to catch a glimpse of the massive Tiffany Diamond.
Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California)
While a lot of movies have been filmed in Los Angeles, not many have featured the city as an actual character in the story. Which is why when "500 Days of Summer"came out, it was a big deal to many Angelenos. The movie shows off some of Downtown LA's most beautiful landmarks, many of which are within walking distance of one another. The park where Tom likes to sit, Angel's Knoll, is indefinitely closed, but most of the other stops are open to the public.
Shere (Surrey, England)
There's little wonder why idyllic Shere was chosen as Iris's home in "The Holiday" as well as a filming location for other romcoms like "Four Weddings and a Funeral"and "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason."It is one of Surrey's most photographed and quintessentially English villages, with quaint shops, a couple of pubs, a teahouse, an old church and a small bridge. Like in the movie, it's even more beautiful when blanketed in snow.
Wicklow National Park (Wicklow, Ireland)
Who can't help but be inspired by 2007's bittersweet "P.S. I Love You"? Not only was it a romantic love story, but it was also about many other things: self-love, moving on and finding yourself through travel. One of the best scenes in the movie, in fact, was when Holly first came to Ireland and found herself lost in Wicklow National Park. This beautiful stretch of protected land is simply stunning and majestic, especially in the spring when it's lush and carpeted with flowering heather.
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Turtle Bay Resort (Oahu, Hawaii)
Visiting a movie location in a tropical paradise might just be what the doctor ordered for a much-needed holiday. If you love romantic comedies, you might be interested to know that 2008's hilarious "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" was filmed at the Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu's legendary North Shore. The spectacular 4-star property blends luxury with the island's untrammeled coast and Hawaii's Polynesian culture, much like in the movie.
Old Royal Naval College (Greenwich, England)
"Four Weddings and a Funeral," considered by many as one of the best British romantic comedies, takes us all over England and Scotland. So it's only right to revisit one of its filming locations in person. A really good one is Greenwich's Old Royal Naval College whose neo-classical chapel was the setting for the second wedding in the movie. While there, be sure to explore the rest of the beautiful college, which has also been featured in other big movies.
Broughton Castle (Banbury, England)
Another Brit romcom favorite is "Shakespeare in Love," whose female lead, Viola De Lesseps, lives on the Thames' northern bank across the river from The Rose. The site that served as her home, however, is actually in Banbury, less than an hour north of Oxford. The medieval, moated Broughton Castle was built in 1306, and is open to the public on certain days a week depending on the season. See the Great Hall where Will first meets Viola, and explore the garden as well.
Cliffs of Moher (County Clare, Ireland)
Out of all our favorite romantic comedies, "The Princess Bride"may just have the most epic collection of filming spots. There's Haddon Hall, the finest example of a medieval manor, as well as the Black Park in Buckinghamshire, the moors of Peak District in Derbyshire, and the charming Penshurst Place. The best, however, is Ireland's herculean Cliffs of Moher, one of the country's most famous and most photographed attraction.
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