7 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari
by Natalie Wilson
Apr 12, 2024
4 minutes
Looking for a skiing holiday, summer sizzle or glamorous cruise? The Italian landscape is preened for every season on the travel calendar, but none more so than the time-short and culture-hungry traveller’s favourite – the perennial city break.
Famed for its rich regional gastronomy – think bowls of bolognese, wood-fired pizzas and scoops of gelato – Italy’s cities have all the ingredients to tick off sightseeing, culture and history from a city break bucket list.
Tourists may first be drawn to the rustic glamour of the capital, but it’s not just “when in” – the Mediterranean country is a tapestry of ancient ruins, rolling hills and timeless art from boot to
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