| Everyone has their own preference for things that | | | | the world. |
| make up a great holiday, but many cities across the | | | | Italy isn't the only European city brimming with culture, |
| world have established themselves as excellent | | | | of course, and French capital Paris is still a major |
| destinations for cultural city breaks - whether you're | | | | stop-off for those visiting the continent for the first |
| keen to discover their remarkable history or get | | | | time. This incredibly photogenic city offers as much |
| involved in their contemporary social scene. | | | | outdoors as it does inside, whether you choose to |
| From ancient European capitals strewn with | | | | spend a day exploring the immense halls of the Louvre |
| fascinating monuments to modern style capitals of the | | | | Museum or just enjoying a stroll between famous |
| USA, city breaks are a chance to experience a new | | | | landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame |
| culture and try out new experiences. Thanks to cheap | | | | Cathedral. |
| flights and holiday packages, you could also find taking | | | | Another European capital that's emerged as a major |
| a number of weekend city breaks throughout the year | | | | location for city breaks in recent years is Prague. The |
| is a great alternative to traditional holidays. | | | | Czech Republic has a long and intriguing history, and |
| One of the most enduringly popular destinations for | | | | bustling Prague has historical attractions at every turn - |
| culture seekers, there's a reason Rome is known as | | | | from majestic Prague Castle to the labyrinth of |
| the 'Eternal City.' The Italian capital has been a major | | | | medieval streets that comprise Stare Mesto, the Old |
| global city for more than 2,000 years, from the reign of | | | | Town. |
| the Roman Empire to the emergence of the Vatican, | | | | Finally, no list of cultural cities would be complete |
| and every stage of its fascinating history acts as a | | | | without a trip to New York. ‘The city that never |
| major pull to tourists. If you're just spending the | | | | sleeps' encapsulates everything that's appealing about |
| weekend in Rome, see the major sights such as the | | | | international cities and the United States in particular, |
| Colosseum and the Spanish Steps and consider | | | | and you'll find attractions and entertainments to please |
| paying a trip to Vatican City - not technically a part of | | | | all tastes - whether you're keen to take in a Broadway |
| Rome, this independent city state is nevertheless still a | | | | show or head to the top of the Empire State Building |
| key part of many itineraries. | | | | to see the incredible city from above. |
| For another historic Italian gem, head to the north of | | | | Disclaimer: The information contained within this article |
| the country to experience the floating city of Venice | | | | is the opinion of the author and is intended purely for |
| for yourself. Its Renaissance buildings and romantic | | | | information and interest purposes only. It should not be |
| canals offer a very different type of city break to | | | | used to make any decisions or take any actions. Any |
| Rome, and the local art galleries are among the best in | | | | links are included for information purposes only. |