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15 of the best things to do in Krakow

Krakow’s fascinating history, as well as its looks and vibrant, year-round nightlife, make the city …

Photo of Joey Tyson

Updated 13 December 2024

The colourful, stepped gable buildings lined with restaurant and cafe tables in Bruges' central square

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10 things to do on a city break in Bruges

Often nicknamed ‘Little Venice’, Bruges is beautiful at all times of the year

Published 3 September 2019

View of the Belfast City Hall in summer under sunny blue sky

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10 of the best things to do in Belfast

Discover the best things to do in Belfast, from visiting the iconic Titanic Belfast centre and strol…

Published 19 May 2021

Looking up at pastel coloured houses and the tower of a church on a sunny day in Cologne

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10 things to do in Cologne

10 things to do in Cologne

Published 1 October 2013

View on the colourful Nyhavn waterfront with bright townhouses with cafes and restaurants on stree level and boats moored on the canal

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10 things to do on a city break in Copenhagen

The Danish capital may not be brimming with world-renowned attractions - it's more about soaking up …

Published 17 September 2019

Belgrade

Belgrade

9 of Europe’s most underrated cities

From Cadiz, Spain to Serbia's overlooked capital, Belgrade, these underrated European cities should be top of your must-visit list.

Top city break destinations

An aerial view of the Sacre Coeur Basilica rising above the streets of the Montmartre district at sunrise

Paris

View of a canal in Amsterdam with a bike attached to a guard rail topped with pink and white flowers

Amsterdam

Aerial view of a street in Barcelona with the famous Casa Batlló with its fantastical facade that features bone-shaped columns and balconies

Barcelona

View of ancient Roman temple ruins on a sunny day

Rome

A skyline view of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyscrapers as the sun rises

New York

View of the Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal with tourists on gondolier tours

Venice

A sunset lights the Parthenon in on top of the Acropolis Hill in Athens

Athens

A brick arch covered in colourful rugs and texitles that leads to more markets in Marrakech's medina

Marrakech

27 of the best city breaks in Europe

Can’t decide where to go next? From Rome to Krakow, Paris to Copenhagen, our round-up of the best city breaks in Europe will inspire you.

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Aerial view of Berlin skyline, with the TV tower spire in the background and a bridge crossing the Spree river

Why January is the best month to travel (and the cheapest cities to visit in 2025)

Updated 2 January 2025

A poppy seeded round pretzel in focus against a blurry background of Krakow's main square

The best food and drink in Krakow – and where to try it

Updated 13 December 2024

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