Imagine an elegant, magical, and uncrowded Italian city of vast piazzas, arcades, and Art Nouveau-era cafes, with the snow-capped Alps in the background.

The city certainly has all the beautiful architecture, food, museums, and grand piazzas to walk around like other Italian cities but it doesn't quite cater to tourists like the bigger cities do.

Enjoy the sunshine and escape the crowds at one of Northern Italy's under-the-radar seaside cities full of family-friendly beaches, history, and amazing food.