Untitled (Hibiscus) (1939) by Georgia O'KeeffeGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
Stuck inside on Valentine's Day? Google Arts & Culture has got lovers covered. Scroll on to experience three virtual Valentine's dates, from châteaus to the stars!
ChenonceauCastle of Chenonceau
Date 1: The Ultimate Romantic Getaway
What could be more romantic than a trip around some of the architectural wonders of the world? Beautiful castles, domes, and temples await, so it's time for all you lovers to set off on the ultimate romantic getaway.
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Château de Chambord is a marvel of cloisters and turrets in the French Renaissance style. It's the largest castle in the Loire valley and sits sleepily behind a decorative moat. Wander at your leisure, lovers, by clicking the arrows and enjoying the view.
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Don't leave before you've become intertwined on the castle's famous spiral staircase!
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What romantic world tour would be complete without taking in Venice? Click the arrows to take a boat along the canals together. Look, there's San Marco and the Campanile towering high above the lagoon!
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Step off the boat for a moment and wander the rich, luscious corridors of the Palazzo Patriarcale, Venice's seat of power.
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With Street View, you can fly anywhere in the world. Here, you've landed at Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fortress in all of India. Explore this vast structure set on the banks of the beautiful Berach River in the evening light to complete your Valentine's Date.
Valentine Card: Land of Love Map [interior] (1890/1910) by Irene NisterThe Strong National Museum of Play
Date 2: A Foodie City Break
Looking to be inspired in the kitchen this Valentine's Day? Scroll on for some culinary classics from cities around the world.
"Shidashi", catered bento ("Oridume" bento)Original Source: Hishiiwa
First up is Tokyo, for some freshly rolled sushi. Discover the history, culture, and process of Japan's most famous dish, then try it yourself! All you need is:
Rice
Seaweed paper or Nori
Fish
Veggies
Too Good to Go pizzaThe Index Project
Next up is the Bright Lights, the Big Apple, and the Deep Pan. New York might even rival Italy with its own take on a pizza pie. That's amore! If you're having an indulgent Valentine's night in, there's no better comfort food. All you'll need is:
Flour
Yeast
Water
Sauce
Cheese
Comment on fait une Crêpe bretonneLe Carton Voyageur - Musée de la carte postale
Everyone knows that Paris is the city of love, so why not bring a classic Parisian crêpe to the table this Valentine's Day? The ingredients you'll need are:
Flour
Sugar
Milk
Eggs
A pinch of salt
...and any topping you desire!
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Date 3: The Geeky Getaway
Sometimes the meeting of loving hearts is like large hadrons colliding at close to the speed of light and revealing secrets about the fundamental nature of our universe. The scientifically-minded lovers among you can click and drag here to explore the tunnels at CERN.
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Or go from love lockdown to love lift-off by exploring the International Space Station together. There's guaranteed to be stars in your eyes.
Hubble Views Stellar Genesis in the Southern Pinwheel by NASAMuseu do Amanhã
Happy Valentine's Day!
