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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

8 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari

Renaissance art, spectacular architecture and exquisite cuisine - there’s plenty to discover in Italy’s best cities for short breaks - (Getty Images)

Italy is a country that offers a break for every type of traveller, from a week-long skiing trip at its popular pistes to a fly-and-flop 10-day holiday along the sandy shores of the Almalfi Coast.

Yet for those on a time crunch with just a long weekend to spare, the Italian urban landscape is preened for the time-short and culture-hungry traveller’s favourite – the city break.

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