This impressive building, known as the Villa Méditerranée, was designed in 2013. It boasts sleek modern architecture and an impressive cantilevered section that looms over an artificial pool. Inside, you can enjoy exhibitions that cover both marine life and local history. In June 2022, a new exhibit was presented to the visitors — a replica of the famous Cosquer Cave, in an atmosphere similar to that of the original, that has been submerged since the 90s. You get to explore the 1,750-square-metre replica aboard a comfortable exploratory vehicle and learn about the Homo sapiens that lived in the cave 30,000 years ago. See the engravings, paintings, speleothems, handprints and geological features that have been reproduced for public viewing in the most realistic and scientifically rigorous manner.

In Swedish Lapland, you get many opportunities to take a sleigh ride with reindeer, an excellent chance to get to know the region’s wildlife. Allow yourself to be driven through a snowy landscape, an experience certainly beyond the ordinary. One company that arranges sleigh rides with reindeer is Nutti Sámi Siida located in Jukkasjärvi.

The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, completed in 1907, honours the 9th-century Byzantine brothers who evangelised the Slavs and are credited with creating the Cyrillic alphabet. Designed by Italian architect Ricardo Toscani, this Orthodox cathedral features a three-nave basilica with marble columns and a striking stained-glass depiction of the saints. Known for its intricate iconostasis and frescoes by renowned Bulgarian artists, the church underwent foundation repairs in 2016 and remains a significant cultural and spiritual landmark.