City breaks

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<p>Genoa has delights to discover for those seeking authentic Italian charm </p>

The holiday swaps to make for the best under-the-radar spots

<p>From fascinating ancient sites to charming wanders and buzzy eateries, Athens makes for an incredible all-round city break </p>

Ultimate Athens city break: from sightseeing to shopping, must-dos

<p>The skylines of Eastern Europe are filled with Gothic and Baroque architecture</p>

The best destinations in Eastern Europe for an affordable city break

<p>The Brewer’s Square, Carlsberg City</p>

How to spend a day in Copenhagen’s Carlsberg City District

<p>Cathedrals, museums and al fresco evenings await in Valletta </p>

The best things to do in Valletta, Malta

<p>The heart of Amsterdam is furnished with photographic backdrops at almost every turn </p>

The ultimate guide to Amsterdam

<p>Bruges is just as captivating in winter</p>

10 best European city breaks – and where to stay this winter

<p>Join Simon Calder and The Independent’s travel team for our virtual event on 25 October</p>

Join Simon Calder for our travel event on winter holidays and beyond

<p>Lisbon, Portugal’s affordable and cheerful capital, makes for a soulful escape for couples </p>

Best cheap couples holidays destinations for 2023/2024

<p>European cities exude cosy charm in winter </p>

Best winter holiday destinations for snow, sun or skiing

<p>Cardiff Bay has changed remarkably over recent decades</p>

The essential guide to Cardiff

<p>The oldest French city, Marseille, is a cosmopolitan window to the Mediterranean</p>

8 best cities to visit in France

<p>Make a splash in The Dean Cork’s stylish swimming pool</p>

Best hotels in Ireland 2023

Bay of Chania

48 Hours in Chania

Place de la Sorbonne, in the Latin Quarter, is a lot quieter today than it was half a century ago this month

Why Paris’s Latin Quarter is the city’s coolest neighbourhood

Paris may be the City of Light, but it also has a dark side

Swingers' spas and saucy hotels: Exploring the kinky side of Paris

The 17th-century waterfront at Nyhavn

How to spend two days in the happiest city in the world

<p>Though not one of Italy’s most famous cities, Bari has plenty of flavour</p>

The ultimate guide to Bari, Italy

<p>A cyclist in La Caserne de Bonne, Grenoble </p>

The ultimate guide to Grenoble, France’s ‘capital of the Alps’

<p>The Procuratie Vecchie</p>

Iconic Venice landmark opens to the public for the first time

<p>Al fresco lunches in Malasaña, Madrid</p>

The ultimate city guide to Madrid

<p>A view from the summit of Eilean Shona, a Scottish island </p>

How 2021 was the year we rediscovered the beauty of the UK

<p>Glasgow has plenty of colour and flavour, with a modern cultural scene </p>

Glasgow city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop

<p>Plaza de Espana is a sprawl of ornate bridges, towers and arches, complete with luscious fountain</p>

Seville city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay

<p>A Christmas market in Berlin</p>

Will rising Covid cases in Europe affect my travel plans?

<p>Zagreb’s toytown skyline</p>

Zagreb city guide: Where to stay, eat and drink in Croatia’s capital