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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 192: Surrealism and Salvador Dalí
Surrealists like Rene Magritte and Salvador Dalí explored the subconscious. Shining their artistic light on deep urges, dark fantasies, and weird dreams, they painted everyday images in jarring juxtapositions.
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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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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.
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Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.