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City breaks: where to go in July

4 of 57 destinations scored for city and culture are prime in July — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Rio de Janeiro (94), Iceland (93), Québec City (92). In June 23 are prime; in August, 3.

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July · City & Culture

Every destination scoring 55 or better for city and culture in July, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.

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Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.

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