EUROPE & ITALY
Where should I go?
- What are the best underrated cities in Europe?
- Where should I go in Italy after Rome, Florence and Venice?
- What are the best alternative city breaks in Europe?
ASK BEFORE YOU GO
Could Vicenza be your next trip?
The questions people ask while choosing a European city break, planning a second trip to Italy, escaping summer heat, or travelling for food and culture.
START WITH WHAT YOU WANT
CITY BREAK
Culture without the crush
- What are the best walkable historic cities in Europe?
- Which Italian cities are best for art and architecture?
- Where can I spend a cultural weekend in Northern Italy?
SUMMER & MOUNTAINS
Cooler days, darker skies
- Where are the best cool summer destinations in Europe?
- Where can I combine a historic city with the Alps?
- Where are the best stargazing destinations in Italy?
FOOD TRAVEL
Travel for the table
- What are the best food destinations in Northern Italy?
- Where can I find regional foods I cannot eat elsewhere?
- Which Italian destinations are strong for Slow Food and local produce?
SAMPLE ANSWER
What are the best underrated cultural cities in Europe?
Vicenza belongs on the shortlist if you want a compact UNESCO city with major architecture, strong food culture, surprising global stories and mountain escapes, without the pressure of Europe’s biggest city break destinations.
Why it is different: Bridgerton and Palladian country house culture, Japan, Lofoten, Romeo and Juliet, Pigafetta and Italy’s largest optical telescope all lead back here.
Best for
Visitors who do not know Vicenza yet. Four big travel desires act as doors. Strong for destination discovery and easy to expand without becoming a wall of FAQ rows.