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London, England: Harrods Department Store – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london Harrods is huge — 300 departments, a million square feet on seven floors — yet classy. Don’t miss the Food Halls, Egyptian Escalator, and shrine to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed (his father was the store’s former owner). #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in …

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London, England: British Museum – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london The British Museum is a showcase of extraordinary treasures, including Egyptian mummies, Assyrian lions, and a large hall featuring the best parts of the frieze that once ran around the exterior of Athens’ Parthenon. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more …

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London, England: The National Gallery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to London: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london London’s greatest collection of European paintings is in the National Gallery. From medieval to Renaissance to Impressionist, you can tour the sweeping story of European art without ever crossing the Channel. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #London Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe …

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London, England: South Bank Sights – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IUyQzpMODBI From St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Tate Modern Museum, the Millennium Bridge connects the city of London with the south bank of the Thames, bridging old and new, traditional and modern. More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …

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London, England: Victoria and Albert Museum – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IUyQzpMODBI The immense Victoria and Albert Museum is named for the royal couple who did so much to support the many triumphs of their day. It’s free to visit, and the huge collection illustrates the far reach of the British Empire, from its exquisite Indian art to its sumptuous hall of Chinese artifacts. More info about …

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London, England: Apsley House – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london Apsley House was the mansion of the Duke of Wellington, who beat Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. The Duke of Wellington was once the most famous man in Europe, and his lavish living quarters are embellished by gifts showered on him by a grateful Europe — including 200 paintings still displayed much as …

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