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Rick Steves' Europe
Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
Season 7
Episode 704
Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David, enjoy Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise, appreciate Fra Angelico’s serene beauty, and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance.
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In Paris, we cruise the Seine River, visit Napoleon’s tomb, and take in the Louvre.
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In this third episode on the Eternal City, we explore Rome on a more intimate scale.
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This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy bursting with Baroque.
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More of the artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages.
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Part one of three on the Eternal City, focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome.
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The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain.
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We follow the trail pilgrims have trod from the French border to Santiago de Compostela.
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The capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history.
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Sweden's capital, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower.
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We sail under fjord cliffs, hike on glaciers, enjoy Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.
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The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city
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Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture.