Naples, Italy: Street Life and Vesuvius
Naples is Italy in the extreme. If you enjoy Italy as far south as Rome, go further south — it gets even better. We'll wander through the city's colorful, narrow streets, then climb up to the steamy crater of nearby Mt. Vesuvius. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — includi...
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Rome, Italy: Catacombs and Appian Way
Rome's San Callisto catacombs housed early Christian heroes later recognized as martyrs and saints as early as the 3rd century. Along with the catacombs, which were abandoned and forgotten in the Middle Ages, Rome's ancient Appian Way is enjoying resurgence as a well-known attraction for locals a...
Cinque Terre, Italy: Hiking in Corniglia
The five villages of the Cinque Terre are connected by a series of scenic trails. What some fans of the region don't know is that the villages, Corniglia in particular, produce more than just breathtaking views. Perched along the hillsides, small family vineyards are tended with care; the white w...
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Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscan Dolce Vita
Montepulciano welcomes visitors with views, villas, and vino. Streets are lined with noble palazzos because Florentine nobility favored Montepulciano as a breezy and relaxed place for a summer residence. Thanks to aristocratic egos, each palace was built to outdo its neighbor. For more informatio...
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San Gimignano, Italy: Towering Hill Town
San Gimignano, with its distinctive skyline, stands like a medieval mirage on its hilltop. With walls built in the 13th century and 12 surviving towers, what was once a stop for pilgrims en route to Rome is now a popular tourist destination. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV seri...
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Florence, Italy: Uffizi Gallery
No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor, travelers experience a thrilling sweep through art history, spanning the 12th through the 17th centuries. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode desc...
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Rome, Italy: Borghese Gallery
Formerly a Cardinal's palace, the Borghese Gallery now abounds with famous statues and paintings by masters such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio and others. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel informati...
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Milan, Italy: Leonardo da Vinci
Epitome of Renaissance genius, Leonardo da Vinci spent some of his most productive years in Milan, enjoying the patronage of the Sforza family. In fact, Leonardo is identified with Milan more than any other Italian city, and contributed to Milan's reputation for design and aesthetics. For more in...
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Venice, Italy: The Doge's Palace
More than any other city, Venice is the place to get out early, or stay out late, where around each corner is an excuse to savor the magic of the city. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information o...
Milan, Italy and Lake Como
After you've taken in the city's renaissance art treasures, people-watch in Milan's high-fashion shopping zone to see Italy's 21st century prosperity on parade. An hour away by train is Lake Como, Rick's favorite of Italy's northern lakes, with the best mix of accessibility, scenery, offbeat-ness...
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Pompeii, Italy: Window on Ancient Rome
Life in Pompeii stopped in its tracks in 79 ad when the thriving city was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Today, excavations of this once booming city offer the best look anywhere at ancient Rome and remains of homes give a glimpse into Roman lifestyles. For more information on the Rick S...
Naples, Italy: The Birthplace of Pizza
In Naples, pausing at any street corner gives you the chance to enjoy a vivid slice of Neapolitan life, and the perfect pizza. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more —...
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Cinque Terre, Italy: Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare
We visit two of the "five lands" along Italy's Mediterranean coast: Riomaggiore--a cozy collection of homes nestled in a valley, and Monterosso--the most resort-y of the towns. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stati...
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Capri, Italy: Isle of Hidden Delights
First made famous as the vacation hideaway of Roman emperors, and once the haunt of romantic-age aristocrats during their grand tour of Europe, the isle of Capri is a great day trip from Naples, Positano, or Sorrento. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode d...
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Orvieto, Italy: Signorelli's Masterpiece
Famous for its colorful ceramics and gleaming cathedral, Orvieto, Umbria's grand hill town, sits majestically high above the valley floor on a big chunk of volcanic stone. The cathedral's lively façade and mass of mosaics houses the Chapel of St. Brizio — Orvieto's must-see artistic site. For mor...
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Amalfi Coast, Italy: A Cliff Top Drive
Just south of Naples you'll find one of Italy's most beautiful slices of scenery: the Amalfi coastline. To take it all in, you'll want to follow the coast road and let someone else do the driving. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts,...
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