Italia! City Breaks 2026 - Italian City Breaks Guide - Plan Your Perfect Getaway

Aug 7, 2026

Italia! City Breaks 2026 is an essential weekend and short-stay travel guide focused on Italian cities, culture, and local experiences. It highlights major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Pisa, and Verona, while also suggesting quieter, lesser-known regions like Abruzzo and Molise. The guide features curated recommendations from travel writers, including top attractions, food and wine ideas, and practical planning prompts for building an itinerary.

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In your guide

The Ligurian Riviera

Top 10: Brescia

Prato della Valle, Padua

Venetian Palaces

The Navigli of Milan

Verona

Fénis Castle

Lake Como

Superga Basilica, Turin

48 Hours Pisa

The Abruzzo Coast

Top 10: Florence Museums

Italian 2026 CITY BREAKS and Weekend Escapes YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE • CULTURE • TRAVEL • PEOPLE • FOOD PISA ROME PLAN YOUR PERFECT GETAWAY 33 TOP ITALIAN DESTINATIONS FROM THE MAKERS OF THE UK’S BEST-SELLING ITALY MAGAZINE Italian City Breaks 2026 £11.50 When in Rome, rest a while in Piazza Navona with its elegant oval shape which follows the outline of an ancient Roman racetrack constructed on the site in the first century AD, and not one but three Bernini fountains WEL CO M E ! Benvenuti and welcome to Italia! magazine’s new City Breaks Guide – 116 pages packed with inspiration, tips and advice from our expert travel writers foryour next trip to il belpaese. The cities and towns of Italy are ideal destinations for a weekend break – ora longer stay, of course. With a wealth of art and cultural history, superb food and wine, plus local events, beauty spots, and the warmth of the Italian people, this beautiful country has so much to enjoy. From Venice, Florence, Milan and Rome to Rimini, Lake Como and Sicily, we’ll show you where to head off the beaten track even in the heart of the city; and if you fancy a quieter getaway, discover lesser-known areas such as the rugged coastline of Abruzzo or the wilds of Molise – and much more! Whether you’re planning a short break or want to combine a number of destinations into a wider itinerary, look no further than our 2026 City Breaks Guide. And when you’re back from your travels, do send us a photo or drop us a line at [italia@anthem.co.uk](italia@anthem.co.uk) Buon viaggio! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE! Discover Italy from top to toe when you subscribe to Italia!–turn to page 20 and never miss an issue. EDITOR Amanda Robinson [amanda.robinson@anthem.co.uk](amanda.robinson@anthem.co.uk)[ ](amanda.robinson@anthem.co.uk)ART EDITOR Sam Grover CONTRIBUTORS AND THANKS Chris Allsop, Thomas Alberto Bull, Heather Crombie, Joe Gartman, Abigail King, Elisabeth Mackenzie, Valentina Nicastro, Rosalind Ormiston, Jonathan Palmer, Sara Scarpa, Marina Spironetti HEAD OF MARKETING Cara Northcott [cara.northcott@anthem.co.uk](cara.northcott@anthem.co.uk)[ ](cara.northcott@anthem.co.uk)DIRECT MARKETING MANAGER Rosie Pankhurst [rosie.pankhurst@anthem.co.uk](rosie.pankhurst@anthem.co.uk)[ ](rosie.pankhurst@anthem.co.uk)SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Alex Godfrey [alex.godfrey@anthem.co.uk](alex.godfrey@anthem.co.uk)[ ](alex.godfrey@anthem.co.uk)CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Jenny Cook [jenny.cook@anthem.co.uk](jenny.cook@anthem.co.uk)[ ](jenny.cook@anthem.co.uk)MANAGING DIRECTOR Sally FitzGerald [sally f. itzgerald@anthem.co.uk](sally f. itzgerald@anthem.co.uk) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jon Bickley [jon.bickley@anthem.co.uk](jon.bickley@anthem.co.uk)[ ](jon.bickley@anthem.co.uk)SUBSCRIPTIONS & BACK ISSUES 􀀈 +44 (0) 1371 853609 [italiamag@anthem.co.uk](italiamag@anthem.co.uk)[ ](italiamag@anthem.co.uk)Subscribe to Italia! today – see offer on page 20 PRINT William Gibbons & Sons Ltd 􀀈 +44 (0) 1902 730011 DISTRIBUTION Marketforce UK 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6QA (UK) [For enquiries:](For enquiries: Hello@Marketforce.co.uk)[ Hello@Marketforce.co.uk](For enquiries: Hello@Marketforce.co.uk)[ ](For enquiries: Hello@Marketforce.co.uk)LICENSING ENQUIRIES Regina Erak 􀀈 +44 (0) 7753 811622 [regina.erak@globalworks.co.uk](regina.erak@globalworks.co.uk)[ ](regina.erak@globalworks.co.uk)IMAGES All images © Getty Images, unless otherwise marked [www.italytravelandlife.com](www.italytravelandlife.com) Established 2002 – Founding Directors: Paul Pettengale, Simon Lewis, Jon Bickley Anthem’s purpose is to help people lead happier, healthier lives. As part of this, since 2019 Anthem has donated over £78,000 to charities connected with mental health, food banks, community projects and international aid. Anthem Publishing Media House 1 Widcombe Parade Bath BA2 4JT [italia@anthem.co.uk](italia@anthem.co.uk) All content copyright Anthem Publishing Ltd, 2026, all rights reserved. While

FAQs

这本指南主要面向哪类旅行安排？

主要面向意大利的周末短途旅行和假期行程设计，也适合把多个目的地组合成更长的路线。

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不仅包含威尼斯、佛罗伦萨、米兰、罗马等热门城市，还会引导前往阿布鲁佐和莫利塞等相对冷门、更安静的区域。

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围绕城市文化与历史、景点与体验、当地活动，以及食物与葡萄酒等方向提供灵感与建议，并配合具体行程规划思路。

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