This stunning Italian city perfect for long weekends has been referred to as Venice's little sister and is home to gorgeous historical buildings. Italy is home to some fantastic city break destinations, but many of them can feel crowded with tourists. Padua in the north of the country, however, is a fantastic getaway location without the crowds.

It boasts Renaissance art, medieval marketplaces, and relaxing gardens, but has remained relatively untouched by overtourism. It's a heavily underrated city full of arcaded streets and piazza cafe-bars. Culture lovers can marvel at the Scrovengi Chapel, covered in Biblical scenes painted by Renaissance artist Giotto in 1306. The artwork is so precious that visitors are only allowed to view it for 15 minutes.