When you're looking for a city break, you don't want to feel like you've taken the most tourist-filled path: instead, try some of these lesser-known options that have just as much to write home about.

Looking for an original, photogenic and lesser-known getaway? From Germany to Portugal, these are the special places to add to your bucket list

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When you're looking for a city break, you don't want to feel like you've taken the most tourist-filled path: instead, try some of these lesser-known options that have just as much…