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 …
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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 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. …
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Salzburg, Austria: Music, Lakes, and Mountains – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info on travel to Salzburg: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria/salzburg We visit Salzburg — a world-class destination for live music — with over 2,000 performances bringing life to its churches and palaces year-round. Then, we’ll take a train and boat to the lovely lakeside town of Hallstatt. #hallstatt #ricksteveseurope #austria Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. …
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Florence, Italy: Medici Sights – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
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 …
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 …
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