Wordfest, the third-largest Canadian literary festival, hosts Imaginarium, a 10-day long celebration of national and international writers, ranging from columnists to essayists. Readings, Q&As, and panels are staple events, but there's also the annual late-night Literary Deathmatch, where authors have seven minutes to show off their wordsmith skills to both the judges and the audience.

Built in the 13th century and dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, usually called the Frari, is the largest church in Venice and an important example of Venetian Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. It holds many masterpieces of Venetian art from the Renaissance period, which is simply a delight for the eye. Titian, the most renowned member of the Venetian school of painting of the 16th century, not only has paintings here, Assumption of the Virgin (1516–18) and Pesaro Madonna (1519–26), as this is also his final resting place.

Aggarön is one of the largest islands in the Ridö-Sundbyholm archipelago and offers stunning natural landscapes and an exciting history. The island boasts a diverse array of wildlife, including fallow deer, roe deer, and the occasional moose. Today, it's considered a true gem in the Västerås archipelago, offering a serene countryside retreat that beckons those in search of tranquillity and rural charm. For those seeking an extended stay, cottages are available for rent.