Around 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Brindisi, the town of Francavilla Fontana is known for the numerous palatial mansions built by local aristocrats during the Baroque period. The most striking of these, the Palazzo Imperiale on Via Municipale now houses municipal offices. The town also boasts a treasury of Baroque churches, notably the Chiesa Matrice, dating back to 1759, which houses the allegedly miracle-working icon of the Madonna della Fontana, patron saint of the town.

Sicily played an important role in the liberation from the German occupation during World War II. This museum (Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943) displays memories and history from that time, and often leaves its visitors emotionally concerned.

Embark on a journey to the Titanic's final resting place and into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean and witness one of the most compelling stories of our time through the precious treasures left by those aboard the RMS Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage in 1912. The immersive exhibit features over 400 real artifacts recovered from the world's most famous ocean liner, along with recreations of the first- and third-class cabins. Take a photo of the replica of the legendary Grand Staircase and get a feel for what it was like aboard the famous luxury liner, as well as a sense of perspective of the magnitude of the disaster. Upon entering, you will receive a boarding ticket from an actual Titanic passenger, with some information about that person. And at the end of your visit, you will find out if this person survived the catastrophe or not.

Transform your summer with the Östersjöfestivalen (Baltic Sea Festival), a four-day folk festival in Karlshamn. Music, delicacies, and cultural experiences await you at this spectacular seaside party.