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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 126
A hundred interstitials showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen through Europe's most beautiful and evocative art: climbing deep into prehistoric tombs, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome, waltzing through glittering palaces, and pondering artistic genius from Praxiteles to Picasso.
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The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.
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We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.
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We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.
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In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.
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We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra
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Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.
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The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine
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We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.
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Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series
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Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt
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Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube
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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.