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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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European Festivals 2
25:02
Celebrate with the locals in Sevilla, Paris, Pamplona, Munich, Nürnberg and the snowy Alps
European Festivals 1
25:02
Let's join the locals at Siena's Palio, Scotland’s Highland Games, Carnevale in Venice
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
25:02
Traveling to Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, we’ll see how cruising can help you island-hop
Travel Skills: Cruising
25:34
We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise, and look at the joys and the downsides.
Portugal's Heartland
25:02
We'll visit Portugal's cities of Nazare, Coimbra and Porto, and savor tasty port wine.
Lisbon
25:02
Let's stroll through Lisbon and listen to some fado music.
The Heart of England
25:02
In England we'll wander through Oxford, Cambridge, Blenheim Palace and Ironbridge Gorge.
England's Cornwall
25:00
Rick explores salty pirates' towns and Dartmoor National Park.
Southeast England
25:01
Rick travels the southeast coast of England, from Canterbury to Dover.
West England
25:01
Rick vists quaint Cotswold villages, Wells and Glastonbury
Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country
25:00
Rick enjoys a front-row seat at Siena's wild horse race - the venerable Palio
Assisi and Italian Country Charm
25:00
In the Italian countryside, Rick enjoys an agriturismo, sees prosciutto and pecorino made
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