Held seven weeks before Easter, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a five-day extravaganza of bright colours, energy, and samba music. From Friday to Ash Wednesday, the town comes to life and becomes the scene of breathtaking shows, samba school exhibitions, and parades of floats. The Carnival is an ode to the happiness and joy of living, an unforgettable experience that brings together locals and tourists alike. Come and join the dancing crowds in the streets! If you want to experience these spectacular festivities, be sure to book hotels and flights with good time since they run out extremely fast and often come at high prices.

On the picturesque shores of the old mill pond in Storebro, approximately 12 kilometres south of Vimmerby, stands the monument 'Visans Skepp' (Ship of Songs). Built between 1978 and 1988, this unique monument comprises 20 rune stones, ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 metres in height. Each stone bears inscriptions of 40 of Sweden's most beautiful songs from the 20th century, creating a harmonious celebration of the nation's musical heritage against the backdrop of Storebro's historic industrial landscape.

Some of the best Roman remains in Northern Italy can be found in the Capitoline Temple, constructed by the emperor Vespasian in 73 AD. Alongside are the remains of the theatre, thought to have held 15,000 spectators in its heyday. It was in use as a theatre until the 12th century.

Cultural history museum housed in an 18th-century timber dwelling with original Baroque ornamentation. One exhibition is devoted to the graveyard at Gästgivarhagen on the outskirts of town. Some items have been restored and are now exhibited at the museum. There are several themed exhibitions during the year, visit the homepage to find out what exhibition is shown right now.