More info about travel to Florence: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/florence Florence, Italy, was the epicenter of the Renaissance, the cultural explosion that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages and into an economic, intellectual, and artistic boom time. Wealth from the Medici family is largely responsible for funding many of the city’s Renaissance icons, including Brunelleschi’s dome and Michelangelo’s “David.” #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #florence …
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Syracuse, Sicily: Neapolis Archaeological Park – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily The ancient Greek city of Syracuse (in present-day Italy) is long gone. But wandering through its scant remains in the city’s archaeological park, you pick up hints of its former power. 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 …
Continue reading Piazza Armerina, Sicily: Villa Romana del Casale – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily Sicily’s Villa Romana del Casale was the mansion of a wealthy Roman senator who traded in exotic animals. Its mosaics — made of dozens of different kinds of multicolored marble and glass chips — give us a colorful peek at the lifestyle of Rome’s elite. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination …
Continue reading Christmas Eve Across Europe – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
All over Europe, people are celebrating in their own unique ways. In England, families await the arrival of Father Christmas; in Norway, friends join hands in song; in Burgundy, a toast starts the celebration feast; at the Vatican, people pack St. Peter’s to attend a glorious midnight mass; and, as Christmas day dawns, a joyful chorus heralds the birth of …
Continue reading Ávila, Spain: Perfectly Preserved – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Spain: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain Ávila is famous for its perfectly preserved medieval walls. Built in around 1100, its wall is the most complete in all of Spain. #ricksteveseurope #spain #ávila 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 …
Continue reading Rome, Italy: Vibrant Trastevere – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OhBQ2j9RIO4 Join Rick and his favorite local guide Francesca as they stroll through Rome’s colorful Trastevere neighborhood. Coming here to the other side of the Tiber River from the city center, you enter the intimate side of Rome: a place of red pastel buildings dripping with green ivy and little squares peppered with cafés and pizzerias …
Continue reading 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 …
Continue reading Historic Sites of Ireland — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
With evocative Celtic forts, ruined monasteries, and other remnants of its rich ancient and early-Christian past, Ireland is like an open-air museum. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland 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 Steves” public …
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Rotterdam, Netherlands: Europe's Largest Port – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/imjq5yQzNiI Rotterdam’s immense port is a reminder of the Dutch knack for international trade. Located where the Rhine River meets the ocean, the port handles 35,000 ocean-going vessels each year. More info about travel to the Netherlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/netherlands #ricksteveseurope #netherlands #rotterdam Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out …
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Aalsmeer, Netherlands: Flower Auction – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/imjq5yQzNiI At the flower auction in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, it’s clear: flowers are big business in Holland. Visitors are welcome to witness millions of dollars in the trafficking of flowers. More info about travel to the Netherlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/netherlands #ricksteveseurope #netherlands #aalsmeer Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more …
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