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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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Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.

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Azulejos, Belém Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de S. Jorge, Age of Exploration.

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27:39
Casa Loma Castle, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, Largest distillery in British Empire.

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27:34
Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, Gothic Quarter, 1888 World Expo, the Eixample & panot tiles.

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27:45
Christine visits Emperor Franz Joseph's winter retreat, builds an igloo and dons a dirndl.

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27:56
Phoenician ruins, temple to Venus in Erice, Cagliari medieval walls, Sicilian street food.

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28:50
Hofburg Imperial Palace, Ambras Castle, Old Town & Golden Roof, Olympic bobsledding run.

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26:43
Ancient Olympia, Kefalonia’s Melissani Cave & the crossroad of cultures in Chania, Crete.

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Explore Sussex, England with host Christine van Blokland.

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Explore Ghent, Belgium with host Christine van Blokland.

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Explore the pubs of Dublin with host Christine van Blokland.

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Explore Bruges, Belgium with host Christine van Blokland.