Can you recommend the best two-day city break?

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Q I work very hard but I have the opportunity to go on a two-day city break in the second week of May. I want to visit an iconic city and see the main sights. I’m thinking Venice, but I’d also take Rome. Which would you recommend, or do you have other suggestions?

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A May is a terrific time to visit many locations in southern Europe. The weather is warm and pleasant. Prices are more reasonable than during the summer peak. Crucially, crowds are thinner. I will, though, try to persuade you to go somewhere different. The reason: the most alluring Italian cities are best visited in the lowest of seasons.