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 …
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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 …
Continue reading Venice, Italy: St. Mark's Basilica – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Venice: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/venice Among Europe’s churches, the Byzantine marvel of St. Mark’s stands alone. After the saint’s remains were smuggled here in 828, Venice took his symbol (the winged lion) as their own. Built with pillaged materials, some describe the church’s eclectic style as “Early Ransack.” The outside is a riot of domes, columns, and statues; …
Continue reading Sintra, Portugal: The Pena Palace – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 The colorful Pena Palace, located in the town of Sintra, is the Versailles of Portugal. In the mid-19th century, the flamboyant Prince Ferdinand built this fantasy, mixing Gothic towers, Renaissance domes, Moorish minarets, and Disney playfulness. More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteveseurope #portugal #sintra Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and …
Continue reading Museums of Spain — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Enjoy the highlights of the Prado in Madrid, the Greco-filled Santa Cruz Museum in Toledo, Barcelona’s Picasso Museum, and two key Dalí sights nearby. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #spain 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 Palermo, Sicily: Complicated History – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Fuel your Sicily travel dreams with this clip by Rick Steves’ Europe! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/UYp5bX4rgOQ Sicily’s many rulers — from the Greeks to the Arabs to the Spanish — have each left their mark on the island’s capital, Palermo. You can still see that impact today through the city’s distinctive architecture and in the faces of its residents. …
Continue reading European Markets — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick tastes paprika and pickles in Budapest, eats like a local in Frankfurt, chats with the salesmen at Sicily’s noisy Ballarò Market, and shops with a friend along the Rue Cler in Paris. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #foodmarket Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” …
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