Rick Steves’ Europe
Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel.
CLIPS (18)
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S8 E10: Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and DelftwareWe stroll along Delft's idyllic canals and markets, and see how its famous ...We stroll along Delft's idyllic canals and markets, and see how its famous Delftware porcelain is made.
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S8 E8: Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni ChapelPadova’s Scrovegni Chapel, with its precious 14th-century Giotto frescoes, is ...Padova’s Scrovegni Chapel, with its precious 14th-century Giotto frescoes, is one of Italy’s most beloved art treasures.
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S8 E12: Berlin, Germany: The Wall and Checkpoint CharlieThe Berlin Wall Memorial and Museum House at Checkpoint Charlie educate visitors ...The Berlin Wall Memorial and Museum House at Checkpoint Charlie educate visitors about Berlin's tumultuous 20th century.
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S8 E4: Fontainebleau, France: Royal ChâteauIt seems every king, queen, and emperor since has loved this palace — Louis ...It seems every king, queen, and emperor since has loved this palace — Louis XIII was born here, Louis XV was married here — but Fontainebleau has more Napoleon Bonaparte connections than any other ...
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S8 E9: Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Van Gogh MuseumThe Van Gogh Museum houses the 200 paintings owned by Vincent’s younger ...The Van Gogh Museum houses the 200 paintings owned by Vincent’s younger brother, Theo — laid out as the story of Vincent's life.
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S8 E11: Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town SquarePrague’s Old Town Square is filled with beautifully preserved landmarks: the ...Prague’s Old Town Square is filled with beautifully preserved landmarks: the Gothic Týn Church, a memorial to Jan Hus, and a 15-century Astronomical Clock.
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S8 E2: Güzelyurt, Turkey: Beautiful LandGüzelyurt is the kind of discovery I love to feature in my guidebooks — ...Güzelyurt is the kind of discovery I love to feature in my guidebooks — almost no tourism, lots of history, plenty of character.
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S8 E5: Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty CuisineTel Aviv is a young, modern city with gleaming new buildings, a beautiful beach ...Tel Aviv is a young, modern city with gleaming new buildings, a beautiful beach scene, and delicious, locally-sourced cuisine.
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S8 E6: Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural CapitalRamallah hosts the Palestinian government and international agencies, and is ...Ramallah hosts the Palestinian government and international agencies, and is filled with positive energy from the students at nearby Birzeit University.
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S8 E7: Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort TownMonterosso al Mare is the Cinque Terre's most resorty town of the group, with ...Monterosso al Mare is the Cinque Terre's most resorty town of the group, with cars, larger hotels, rentable umbrellas, and the best beach around.
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S8 E3: Cheverny, France: Château and HoundsThe stately hunting palace of Cheverny is immaculately preserved, having stayed ...The stately hunting palace of Cheverny is immaculately preserved, having stayed in the same family for five centuries. The kennel is also worth a visit at dinnertime, when the 70 hunting hounds are ...
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S8 E1: Antalya, Turkey: Relaxing Gulet CruiseA popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional ...A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat. Sailing away, we marvel at the dramatic shoreline under snow-capped peaks. Resorts, park-like beaches, and ...
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S8 E10: Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and HeritageHaarlem is a “Dutch Masters” kind of town, with plenty of 17th-century ...Haarlem is a “Dutch Masters” kind of town, with plenty of 17th-century architecture. Dodge bikes down narrow lanes to discover some of Haarlem’s gems — pickled herring, masterpieces by Dutch ...
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S8 E12: Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer BergYoung, in-the-know locals agree that Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin’s most ...Young, in-the-know locals agree that Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin’s most colorful neighborhoods. There are no real sights -- just a lively, laid-back neighborhood ignoring its wonderful ...
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S8 E8: Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste TestAbout two hours from touristy Venice is Verona — a welcome sip of pure, ...About two hours from touristy Venice is Verona — a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Its main attractions are its wealth of Roman ruins and its 21st-century quiet, pedestrian-only ambience.
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S8 E11: Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech LanguageOne of Europe's most pleasant strolls is along Prague's historic coronation ...One of Europe's most pleasant strolls is along Prague's historic coronation route. Use it as a spine, but make a point to venture beyond, and learn enough Czech to interact with the locals.
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S8 E4: Chartres, France: Pure Gothic CathedralA great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous ...A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of ...
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S8 E9: Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light DistrictAmsterdam has plenty of examples of their progressive approach to subjects many ...Amsterdam has plenty of examples of their progressive approach to subjects many people consider unsavory: curbside urinals, prostitutes who are unionized, taxed, and regulated and “coffeeshops” ...