Spring time is the right time to go on a city break, to enjoy the art, history and food of Italian towns at better prices than the high season and at a time where you may find less crowds. Here are five Italian cities we picked from north to south and from the islands, which also offer attractions nearby to go further explore the countryside or the coast.  

Palermo

Head to Palermo and be enthralled by the city’s thousand-year old history, its architecture, street food scene and nearby beaches. Palermo is great in the spring when the warmer weather invites you to stay outside and enjoy all that the Sicilian capital has to offer, including its lively markets. The 12th-century Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the imposing neoclassical Teatro Massimo is renowned for its opera performances.