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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 176: Caravaggio
Caravaggio lived fast, died young, and had a big influence on those who followed. His gritty realism, stark lighting, and dramatic canvases featuring dirty Davids and plain-Jane Madonnas gave his art an emotional punch.
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The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.
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Sweden's capital, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.
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We sail under fjord cliffs, hike on glaciers, enjoy Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.
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The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city
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Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.
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Andalucía's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba.
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Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries.
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From Dubrovnik--the "Pearl of the Adriatic"--to Bosnia and Montenegro.
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Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zagreb and the Istrian Peninsula.
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Rick Steves explores Iran's three historic capitals: Persepolis, Shiraz and Esfahan
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In this first of two half-hour shows on Iran, Rick dodges traffic in Tehran
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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.