Rick Steves' Rome
About the Episode
Rick Steves explores the "Eternal City" of Rome, a grand and ancient metropolis rich with exquisite art, vibrant culture and centuries of history. Rick traces the rise and fall of classical Rome, meanders through the heart of Bernini's Baroque Rome and makes a pilgrimage to the Vatican. He uncovers the charms of hidden neighborhoods, enjoys a Roman feast, and mingles with the locals.
Aired:
08/31/12
| Expires: | Runtime: 54m 59s
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Extras
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Iceland
Iceland's capital, Reykjavík; the Golden Circle's geysers and waterfalls; the Ring Road.56:18 -
Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe
Rick Steves tours four intriguing European islands: Malta, Capri, Orkney, and Skye.28:34 -
Mighty Alps
Join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, from Italy to Austria to Switzerland to France.54:27 -
Rick Steves Andalucia: Southern Spain
Join Rick as he visits Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Costa del Sol, and Gibraltar.54:55 -
Great German Cities
Travel expert Rick Steves explores five of Germany's most important cities.1:13:10 -
Art of the Renaissance
Groundbreaking statues, paintings, and architecture—humanism in Florence and beyond.55:35 -
Art of the Modern Age
Romanticism, Impressionism, Art Nouveau; Cubism (Picasso) and Surrealism (Dalí).55:35 -
Art of the Middle Ages
Art of Europe’s “Age of Faith”: Romanesque, Gothic, Byzantine, Moorish, and even Viking.55:35 -
Art of the Baroque Age
Bubbly Baroque art and austere Neoclassicism; divine kings, Revolution, and Napoleon.55:16 -
Art of Ancient Rome
The rise and fall of Rome through its architecture and art (statues, mosaics, frescoes).55:16
