48 Hours City Breaks: All destinationsWhether you’re just passing through or making a weekend of it, we give you the 48-hour lowdown on cities across the globe. What to see, what to do, what not to miss.
48 HoursAlbiFrom its Unesco-listed episcopal buildings to the pretty Tarn river, this compact city in the Midi-Pyrénées has southern style and classic food to boot, says Alex Mead.
48 HoursOuro PretoAs the world’s eyes focus on Brazil for this summer’s World Cup, Catherine Balston profiles a lesser-known former mining town, now a charming Unesco-protected hub.
48 HoursPorvooThis city at the gateway of Finland’s stunning Pellinki archipelago may be small, but in terms of food, history and culture it has big things to offer, says Alicia Miller.
48 HoursRomeIt’s difficult to know where to start in a city filled with such riches, but Guy Woodward plots a path through the thronging streets to pick out the must-see attractions.
48 HoursCasablancaFrom its laid-back seafront restaurants to chaotic markets and elegant art deco buildings, this Atlantic city is still happily off the tourist radar, says Tahir Shah.
48 HoursXi’anA thriving arts scene, great dumplings, elegant pagodas, Terracotta Warriors and layers of history are wrapped up in the well-preserved city walls, says Alex Mead.
48 HoursAvignonSip Châteauneuf-du-Pape, soak up the Provençal sunshine and sing the town’s famous song in this 14th-century papal seat and Unesco-listed site, says Alicia Miller.
48 HoursSapporoBeautiful spring cherry blossom, bustling ramen joints and world-class whiskies make the main city of Japan’s Hokkaido island worth the trip up north, says Michael Booth.
48 HoursPhiladelphiaKnown as the birthplace of America, the Pennsylvanian city is home to world-class museums and galleries and has a fine culinary scene to boot, says Esme Fox.
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