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Luxor, Egypt: The Karnak Temple Complex – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode of “Rick Steves Egypt” — airing across the US on public television, or streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. This sprawling temple complex was built over many centuries during the New Kingdom period, when most of the great pharaohs ruled. Rather than for the public, Karnak was …

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Helsinki, Finland: Suomenlinna Island and Fortress – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/mypgWmryWrI Helsinki’s most important sight is Suomenlinna, an island guarding Helsinki’s harbor that served as a strategic fortress for three countries: Sweden, Russia, and then Finland. It’s now a popular park, most appreciated by locals for its scenic strolls. More info about travel to Helsinki: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/finland/helsinki #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #helsinki Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this …

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A Towertop Sunset In Prague | Europe Travel Vlog 4

An afternoon of mid-Winter sun plus the rest of the trip in Prague! I’m a final year Computer Engineering student at the University of Pretoria (Tuks) but also do a whoooooooole lot of other stuff. Check out the rest below… Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mitch7w/ It was really beautiful to see the sunset from the top of the Old Town Hall in Prague. …

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Vienna, Austria: The Ringstrasse – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Let us take you on a virtual trip to Austria with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/cfT7P9Vdq7o Vienna’s historic center is encircled by a road called the Ringstrasse. In the 1860s, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria had Vienna’s medieval walls torn down and replaced with this grand boulevard. Today, the three-mile loop is lined with many of Vienna’s …

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