Is there anything more romantic than a proposal? Two people choosing to spend the rest of their lives together and taking the first step towards married life. Today, proposals are more extravagant and public than ever, with people sharing and ‘hashtagging’ their special moment across social networks such as Facebook and Instagram.

Location is key when planning the perfect proposal, and there are certain spots across the globe that attract thousands of couples each year, but which ones are the most popular? We analysed 10,000 photos posted on Instagram using the hashtags #shesaidyes #proposal #amazingproposal #beautifulproposal #ononeknee to find the most popular locations for people to ask that all important question...

Do the romantic city streets of Paris, Rome and New York still reign supreme, or are we choosing adventure and natural surroundings over these traditional spots? We’ve found the top 20 proposal spots according to Instagram data, click the map below to find out where they are!