Watch the full episode: http://youtu.be/YW5p6EKpER4 A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church. More info …
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Nice, France: The Belle Époque – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Nice: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/nice Nice offers grand examples of the belle époque — literally, the “beautiful age.” Travelers can step into an age of refinement at the Hotel Negresco, or visit Czar Nicholas II’s gift to the city: the exquisite Russian Orthodox cathedral, which claims to be the finest this side of the Volga.#ricksteveseurope #frenchriviera #nice Visit …
Continue reading Epidavros, Greece: Perfect Acoustics – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Greece’s Peloponnese: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/gre… The sanctuary at Epidavros, Greece, has the best-preserved theater in the ancient world and the scant remains of its city. Though it hasn’t been in operation since 426 A.D., the theater still has perfect acoustics. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #greece Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
Continue reading Assisi, Italy: Basilica of St. Francis – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Assisi: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/assisi Italy’s Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi rises where St. Francis was buried in 1230. For eight centuries it’s been one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in all of Christendom. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #assisi Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe …
Continue reading Ravenna, Italy: Church of San Vitale – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Ravenna: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/ravenna Ravenna is on the tourist map for one reason: its 1,500-year-old churches, decorated with best-in-the-West Byzantine mosaics. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #ravenna Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick …
Continue reading Amalfi Coast, Italy: Serene Sorrento – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Sorrento: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sorrento Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the sea, and spritzed by lemon and orange groves, Sorrento is an attractive resort, well-located both as a springboard for regional sightseeing and as a fine place to simply stay and stroll. #ricksteveseurope #sorrento #amalficoast Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and …
Continue reading Palermo, Italy: Ballarò Market – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily You feel Palermo’s boisterous spirit in its markets. At the gritty Ballarò Market, you wander among a commotion of stalls — all competing for the buyer’s attention. It’s an entertaining scene complete with singing salesmen — each with his own unique style. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations …
Continue reading Peloponnese, Greece: Magnificent Monemvasia – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to the Peloponnese: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/peloponnese Often referred to as the “Gibraltar of Greece,” Monemvasia is a virtual showcase of Byzantine, Turkish, and Venetian history dating back to the 13th century. Worth climbing: the steep zigzag path that leads up and up, out of the lower town, to ruins of the fortified upper town, and sweeping views of …
Continue reading Transylvania, Romania: Sighișoara – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/1BK8wJJQiB4 Sighișoara, perhaps the most popular tourist town in all of Romania, is a delightful German town settled by German craftsmen in the 12th century. Within the town’s protective walls, visitors explore cobbled lanes, enjoy pastel German-style facades, and sip beers on the main square. More info about travel to Romania: http://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/tag/romania #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #transylvania Visit …
Continue reading Madrid, Spain: Flamenco – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/hifYpfW4NjI The emotional intensity of Spanish culture is experienced most rivetingly in the music and dance of its people: flamenco. While Sevilla is the home of flamenco, Madrid draws Spain’s top artists, making it a great city to enjoy an exhilarating performance. More info about travel to Spain: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain #flamenco #ricksteveseurope #madrid Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more …
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