Cape Verde's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cidade Velha ('Old Town') was the first European settlement in the tropics, and once an important point in the Portuguese Empire. Parts of the original city still remain, including two churches, the town square and the imposing Forte Real de São Filipe (São Filipe Royal Fortress), looming over the area from the hilltop. It is the perfect place to begin exploring Cape Verde's fascinating past.

Werdhi Budaya Art Centre is a cluster of traditional wooden buildings, galleries, and pavilions where you’ll find Balinese handicrafts on display. The outdoor theatre hosts music and dance performances, including classic Balinese shows. If you're lucky, you might catch the Bali Art Festival here—it's the island’s biggest cultural event and usually takes place in June and July.

Festivals and dancing are integral to life in the Cook Islands. The traditional Ura dance, a key part of their cultural heritage, is especially popular. Visitors are encouraged to join in these celebrations to experience the deep cultural and historical significance of these traditions. One of the most significant annual events is the Te Maeva Nui festival, celebrated around the national day on the 4th of August. This vibrant festival unites people from all the islands to celebrate the nation's self-governance with colourful floats, singing, dancing, drumming, and feasting.

This city, located 43 km from Lamezia, features the "Castello Normanno Svevo", which deserves to be visited on its own and has been turned into a museum that celebrates this Italian area as one of the pearls of Magna Graecia. Furthermore, the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Hipponion not only include a beautiful temple but also impressively high walls that were built to protect the province.