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Curious Traveler
Curious Historic Villages of Portugal
Season 5
Episode 511
Who was born in Belmonte & became a famous Portuguese navigator? What is the ‘Eternal Kiss’ & what does a grouchy mom have to do with it? Where did St. Francis of Assisi stop to rest during his pilgrimage along the St. James’ Way? Why is a frilly window in a medieval castle so important? When was a secret tunnel built under a hilltop town? How did three different kings contribute to one castle?
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Franconia, Germany. Nuremberg, Würzburg, Michelin-starred chef, historic vineyard.
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Storybook architecture, Town Hall, Meistertrunk, St. Jakob's Church, monastery museum.
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Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald, Munich, swan legend, lüftlmalerei mural art.
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Allgäu & Füssen, Bavaria. St. Mang Monastery, Castle, cheesemakers, cowbell blacksmith.
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Old Town, Neptune Fountain, Amber Museum, Battle of Westerplatte, St. Mary’s Basilica.
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Kraków’s Copernicus, Rynek Glówny, Wawel Castle, Collegium Maius and Wawel Dragon parade.
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Seto Lelo Polyphonic singing, Estonian folk costumes, Russian arts & crafts, smoke saunas.
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Philippe le Bon Tower, Notre-Dame du Dijon, owl legend, Hôtel Dieu, Fallot Mustard Mill.
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The Kinderdijk Windmills, Colonies of Benevolence, Beemster Polder and Van Nelle Factory.