The neo-classical Royal Palace lies right at the end of Karl Johann Gate and makes for a very impressive sight. The park, which surrounds the palace, is a popular picnic and sunbathing spot thanks to its grassy areas and majestic trees. Every day at 1:30 pm the guard changing ceremony takes place.

Västervik's hospital, opened in 1912, was established due to the acute need for psychiatric care facilities. The hospital functioned as a self-contained community, housing approximately 1,400 patients and 900 staff at its peak. It was a closed world, now revealed at the Psychiatric Museum. The museum is housed in a former ward restored to its original condition. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the care practices during the hospital's operational days. The museum also features photographs from that era. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are several smaller events organized each year.

Just a stone's throw from Aphrodite's fabled birthplace, you'll find the Municipality of Geroskipou. No longer just a sleepy hamlet, this Pafos suburb has rich silk-making roots and even claims to have housed Aphrodite's sacred garden. A highlight here is the 11th-century Byzantine Church of Agia Paraskevi, located right in the main square. A short walk from the church takes you to the Zimboulaki house, now a charming Folk Art museum. For those keen on sweets, don't miss the Aphrodite Delights shop just across from the main square. This family-operated shop specializes in Loukoumi — soft, sugary cubes that make for excellent, wallet-friendly gifts.

Built along the historic Dubai Creek, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is an inspiring landmark. The library, which is designed in the shape of a traditional Islamic lectern, is the largest in the region and representative of its collective cultural and academic wisdom. Explore nine themed libraries inside that house over a million print and digital titles.