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Gdańsk, Poland - Gdańsk is a quaint Polish city which lies on the Baltic coast. Flights can be as little as £11.

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Linz, Austria -

Forget Vienna, Linz is another Austrian city that’s bursting with culture. It was even the European Capital of Culture in 2009. Flights from £11.

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Bern, Switzerland -

Bern isn’t the biggest city in Switzerland, but it’s filled with heritage sites and has an outstanding quality of life.

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Kiruna, Sweden -

Kiruna is the Swedish town known for its Icehotel, an incredible hotel which gets rebuilt every year. You can catch flights from £96.

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Jersey, United Kingdom -

Head for Jersey to see an overlooked place in the UK. The incredible island has a unique culture, but isn’t too far from home.

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Saint Petersburg, Russia -

Russia’s second-biggest city, Saint Petersburg has sights like the Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum.

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Varna, Bulgaria -

Varna has been an economic, social and cultural powerhouse for almost three millennia. Last year, it was given the title of European Youth Capital.

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Pula, Croatia -

This Croatian city even has a Roman coliseum. You can catch a flight to Pula from £14.

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Cork, Ireland -

To see a different side of Ireland, head to Cork. There’s Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, and an 18th-century food market.

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Kaunas, Lithuania -

Kaunas makes for an amazing getaway, with a sensational atmosphere and breaktaking backdrops.

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Brno, Czech Republic -

Prague is getting pretty popular, so check out Brno for an alternative holiday. There, you can explore modernist castles and historical caves.

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Tivat, Montenegro -

This coastal town in Montenegro is a beautiful getaway. You can catch a direct flight for just £44.

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Eindhoven, Netherlands -

This Dutch city has some of Europe’s best museums, as well as a history that stretches back thousands of years.

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Bratislava, Slovakia -

Visit the Slovakian capital for gothic-style architecture and a renowned performing arts scene.

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Tallinn, Estonia -

Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval cities on the continent. It’s also been called the Silicon Valley of Europe. Get a flight from £18.

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Akureyri, Iceland -

Forget Reykjavík, this Icelandic city makes for a rewarding getaway. The nearby Goðafoss Waterfall is an essential sight to visit.

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Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia -

Ohrid has been dubbed the “Jerusalem of the Balkans”, with a rich heritage and picturesque views. Flights are from £18.

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Sibiu, Romania -

Sibiu is a city filled with historical towers, museums and wonders. It’s something straight out of a fairy tale.

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Debrecen, Hungary -

Debrecen used to be the capital of Hungary. These days, the city is a picturesque city with neoclassical architecture.

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Madeira, Portugal -

As Porto and Lisbon rise in popularity, get away from it all in Madeira. The archipelago has clifftop sights and towering mountains. Find flights from £39.

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Lviv, Ukraine -

Lviv is one of Ukraine’s most prestigious cultural centres. There’s mountains, cathedrals, castles, and fountain-adorned plazas too.

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Luqa, Malta -

This small village in Malta has plenty of surprises. You can find direct flights from £20.

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Riga, Latvia -

The Latvian capital has some incredible Art Nouveau architecture. You can row down the Daugava river and get a bite in the historical Vecrīga neighbourhood.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia -

Slovenia’s capital is perfect for a quick stay, with a beautiful river and fairytale fortress to explore. Flights are from £21.

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Kutaisi, Georgia -

Despite being a landlocked city, Kutaisi is a breath of fresh air. Don’t miss the 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral.

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Pristina, Kosovo -

Flights to the Kosovo capital are a bargain, with prices starting from £32.

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Dalaman, Turkey -

This Turkish town is close to incredible beaches such as Sarsala Koyu.

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Liege, Belgium -

Found in the valley of Meuse, this quaint city has Gothic cathedrals and jaw-dropping palaces.

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Genoa, Italy -

Make Genoa your next holiday destination. The Italian city has sites and buildings unlike any other in Europe.

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Larnaca, Cyprus -

Found on the southern coast of Cyprus, Larnaca is a gorgeous city with a perfect palm-tree seafront. Flights are from £25.

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