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Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Roman Empire
Season 12
Episode 1204
With its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture. From England to Turkey, we explore the greatest Roman cities, marveling at their over-the-top art, soaring aqueducts, and crowd-pleasing theaters. As Rome fell, saints replaced Caesars and Christianity filled the vacuum with art-filled churches—preserving the grandeur of imperial Rome and inspiring the Europe to come.
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We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.
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From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.
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Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.
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Experiencing the best of Portugal, we start in Lisbon, then head for the Algarve.
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A longtime favorite escape of Europe's elite, the Riviera coastline still sparkles.
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Provence is as loved by Americans as it is by the sun. We climb Roman ruins in Nimes.
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We tour Belfast, the Antrim Coast and Portrush, and stomp our feet to Irish music in Derry
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The half-timbered charm of Rouen, Monet's lily ponds, Honfleur's harbor, Mont. St. Michel