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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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Athens and Side Trips
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25:03
The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.
The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
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25:04
We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.
Vienna and the Danube
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25:04
We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.
Switzerland's Great Cities
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25:04
In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.
Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
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25:04
We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra
Barcelona and Catalunya
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25:04
Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.
France's Dordogne
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25:04
The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine
Burgundy: Profoundly French
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25:04
We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.
The Making of...
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25:04
Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series
Salsburg and Surroundings
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25:05
Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt
Vienna
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Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube
Italy's Great Hill Towns
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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.
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