Sunday, December 22, 2019

These perfectly-formed smaller cities have been voted the best in the world

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Lonely Planet

While we tend to head to bigger destinations on city breaks or even to live in, there are many smaller cities with a lot to offer. Monocle magazine has compiled its choice of the world’s best small cities, which it says provide the right balance between opportunities for rich cultural experiences and that all-important space to breathe. Here are the top five destinations on its list.

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