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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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Aix's Fountains, Van Gogh in Arles, Arles’ Roman Arena and a Calisson Factory.
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The great castles of Switzerland: Château de Chillon, Château de Gruyères, Schloss Thun.
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27:37
Tallin’s UNESCO Old Town, Kiek in de Kök and Fat Margaret towers, unicorn horn powder.
29:03
Lucerne’s name origin, dragon lore & Pontius Pilate on Mount Pilatus, Swiss chocolate.
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Christine goes north of the Arctic Circle to explore Tromsø, Nordkapp & Kirkenes, Norway.
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28:24
Viking Museum, Lofoten villages & islands, history of Norway's painted houses & stockfish.
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Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.
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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.