Swap Rome for one of these five alternative breathtaking Italian cities

Italy’s alternative city breaks, including Turin, boast beautiful architecture — and backdrops - (Fabio Lamanna/stock.adobe.com)

There’s no denying Rome’s clout as a tourist destination — but Italy has plenty of equally exciting city break destinations that don’t have the same the same level of crowds.

We’ve rounded up five destinations that all deliver on dazzling architecture, excellent cuisine and breathtaking backdrops – but they also have breathing room.