THERE'S a city in Europe that's been likened to Rome for several years, but is considerably easier on the bank balance.
The small European town is known locally as "Little Rome" because it was built on seven hills, just like the Italian capital.
Set in Puglia, Canosa di Puglia is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in Italy.
Because of its long history, which dates back to 6000 BC, the Italian town is home to ancient tombs and cathedrals.
There are plenty of things to do in the small Pugliese town, including Il Parco Archeologico di San Leucio – an ancient archaeological site.
The ancient site is also accompanied by an archaeological museum called the National Archeological Museum, which is home to relics and artefacts of the area.
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Museo dei Vescovi, which is also known as Museo Diocesano, is another one of the town's museums.
Inside the museum, holidaymakers will find even more ancient artefacts as well as al fresco paintings on the ceilings.
While there are similar tourist attractions in both Rome and Canosa di Puglia, their price points are very different.
Sun Online Travel has found hotel rooms in the centre of Canosa di Puglia for £30 per person per night at the start of the peak season.
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Meanwhile, similar hotels in the heart of Rome cost at least three times the price, with many costing at least £75 per person per night.
Canosa di Puglia is a one-hour drive from Bari – the region's capital.
Ryanair operates direct flights from London to Bari in December for as little as £23 each way.
With a flight time of two hours and 40 minutes, holidaymakers will arrive in the Bari in less time than it takes to get to Athens in Greece.
There are plenty of reasons for Brit holidaymakers to visit Bari in its own right too.
To delve into the city's history, head to Bari Vecchia – the city's historical centre.
Bari Vecchia is a maze of narrow alleyways, open piazzas, and cobbled side streets.
Among the 40 churches in Bari Vecchia, holidaymakers should make a beeline for Basilica di San Nicola (the church of Saint Nicholas) where the remains of Saint Nicholas are said to be buried too.
Other attractions include the pasta nonnas – a group of grandmothers who make pasta from scratch on a series of wooden tables on Strada Arco Basso.
Set in northeastern Italy, Treviso is known for its historic palaces, pretty canals, and proximity to the Veneto Prosecco region.
Because of these similarities, the small Italian city has been compared to Venice for many years.
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And there's one English city that tourists can’t stop comparing to Venice.
Meanwhile, this European city not far from Bucharest has been named the world's cheapest holiday destination – with £1.60 beers.
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