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Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Impressionists and Beyond
Season 12
Episode 1211
The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works—Monet’s lilies, Renoir’s ladies, Degas’ snapshots and Rodin’s statues—that capture the joie de vivre of the age. We trace the tempestuous travels of Van Gogh through his incomparable art. And we finish in Spain, with wild and crazy buildings that herald the dawn of a new century.
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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.