The Church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca is a captivating late-9th-century Orthodox church, steeped in history and showcasing remarkable Byzantine craftsmanship. Believed to be built over Saint Lazarus' tomb, the church is adorned with intricate frescoes, stained glass windows, and exquisite stone architecture. Annually, eight days before Easter, the church hosts a religious procession through Larnaca. Just an eight-minute walk away, you'll find the Byzantine Museum for further historical exploration. This architectural gem is a must-visit for history, architecture, and spirituality enthusiasts.

On a small island, only 30 minutes by boat from Gothenburg, stands Nya Älvsborgs Fästning, one of Sweden's most well-preserved fortresses. It dates back to the mid-17th century and is the perfect place to stroll around and learn more about Gothenburg’s history.

To get into this national park, foreigners must pay a toll fee. This place sits magically on the top of mountains that have been used to build the temples of Angkor Wat. The water running from the beautiful waterfall is said to be holy and locals often bring a bottle of it with them home.

Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia, the island’s capital, combines both old and new in a busy modern commercial and business centre and a centuries-old culture. The centre of the city comprehends its old quarter surrounded by a Venetian sandstone fortress wall with a moat and heart-shaped bastions. Mosques and palm trees give an oriental atmosphere to the old city. Wander along narrow streets with overhanging balconies and beautifully restored pedestrian precincts with craft shops, cafes and taverns. Make sure you stop off at St John’s cathedral with its frescoes and the marvellous museum of Byzantine icons. In the evening catch a concert or an exhibition at the Famagusta Gate, one of the three original entrances into the old city, which has now been restored and it is used as a cultural centre. The new town spreads beyond the walls with a modern European-like centre of high-rise buildings, office blocks, shops and cafes, expanding into suburban residential areas. Lefkosia offers the best in shopping with Stassicratous Street as the destination for an ultimate shopping experience. Of the city’s main sights, Cyprus Museum houses the best collection of archaeological artefacts on the island, including a first century AD Roman statuette of Aphrodite of Soli and the original mosaic of Leda and the Swan, while the Leventis museum depicts the history of the town.