Rick Steves' Europe: 20-Year Anthology (2012)
Synopsis
Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through 60 hours of discoveries in his favorite European cities, villages, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. This 16-DVD set (+ bonus disc) brings you every one of Rick's half-hour TV shows-plus his highly acclaimed, hour-long TV specials. You'll also find a wealth of extras, including embarrassing outtakes, Rick's very first TV show from 1989, and a 17th bonus disc packed with Rick's best travel tips for your next European adventure.
First Air Date: 2012-10-01
Last Air Date: 2020-10-09
Number of Seasons: 18
Number of Episodes: 118
Created By: Rick Steves
Seasons
None (2012)
Disc 1
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Rome: Ancient Glory
Focusing on the grandeur of the classical Rome, we'll marvel at the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Capitoline Museum, before heading out on a bike ride along the ancient Appian Way Originally S7.E1
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Ep. 2: Rome: Baroque Brilliance
Part two in Rome reveals an energetic city bursting with Baroque. Ramble through the heart of Rome, and admire Bernini statues, visit St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and enjoy an early-evening stroll. Also, Rome's romantic nightspots. Originally S7-E2
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Ep. 3: Rome: Back-Street Riches
In part three in Rome, explore a grand metropolis, rich in art and culture, on a more intimate scale. Delve into Rome's back lanes and unheralded corners and uncover charms of hidden Rome that compete with its marquee sites. Originally S7.E3
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Ep. 4: Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
In Florence, we'll revel in the genius of Michelangelo and Botticelli, climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance, and cross the Arno to take in modern-day artisan life. Originally S7.E4
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Ep. 5: Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips
We enjoy Renaissance art in Florence, the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we visit two cultural capitals in their own right: Pisa, where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower; and Lucca, where we'll celebrate Puccini. Originally S7.E5
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Ep. 6: Venice: City of Dreams
Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. For centuries, it was nicknamed La Serenissima, "The Most Serenely Beautiful One" — and for good reason. After sorting through the monuments of Venice's powerful past, we'll cruise the Grand Canal and be dazzled by masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance. Along the way we'll feast on Venetian treats, get a splash of modern art, then glide on a gondola through this city of elegant decay. Originally S7.E10
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Ep. 7: Venice and Its Lagoon
We'll start with a cruise through Venice's lagoon, pausing to savor fresh fish canal-side. Then we'll sample the treasures of the Accademia Gallery, explore some back-street wonders, and luxuriate in a venerable cafe on St. Mark's Square. Originally S7.E11
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Ep. 8: Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
We'll visit three great cities in the shadow of Venice: Padova (Padua), with its university life and famed basilica; Verona and its Roman ruins; and Ravenna, for its shimmering mosaics. Originally S8.E8
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