Booked a flight to Italy this weekend and packing an engagement ring? You're already one step towards Valentine's Day success, but run the risk of proposing at one of Italy's most romantic – and most overcrowded – sights.
So skip Rome's Trevi Fountain, a gondola ride in Venice or a proposal on Florence's Ponte Vecchio.
The Local has come up with the definitive guide of Italy's most romantic spots to get down on one knee – and get a "yes!"
IN PICTURES: Top 10: the most romantic places to propose in Italy
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