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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this hour-long travel special, we explore the "Eternal City" of Rome, a grand and ancient metropolis rich with exquisite art, vibrant culture, and centuries of history. We trace the rise and fall of classical Rome, meander through the heart of Bernini's Baroque Rome, and make a pilgrimage to the Vatican. Then, we follow Rick as he uncovers the charms of hidden neighborhoods filled with character and energy, enjoys a Roman feast, and mixes and mingles with the locals during an early-evening stroll through the city's romantic nightspots. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #rome
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*Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:*
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Ancient Rome
02:28 Roman Forum
04:55 Capitoline Hill and Museums
07:53 Tip: Piazza Farnese dinner
09:14 Colosseum
10:50 Trajan's Column
11:43 Altar of Peace
12:57 Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
13:19 National Museum at Palazzo Massimo
15:43 Pantheon
17:19 Ancient walls, Appian Way
19:38 Aqueduct Park
21:05 San Giovanni in Laterano
23:35 Trastevere
28:28 Tip: Morning stroll
29:33 Jewish Quarter
33:45 Art in churches
36:28 Baroque Bernini
37:28 Campo de' Fiori
38:03 Tip: Traffic
38:25 Tip: Enoteca Corsi
39:10 Borghese Gardens and Gallery
42:32 Vatican City sights
49:04 Tip: Taking a cab
49:35 Victor Emmanuel Monument
50:44 Evening stroll
54:07 Conclusion
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this hour-long travel special, we explore the "Eternal City" of Rome, a grand and ancient metropolis rich with exquisite art, vibrant culture, and centuries of history. We trace the rise and fall of classical Rome, meander through the heart of Bernini's Baroque Rome, and make a pilgrimage to the Vatican. Then, we follow Rick as he uncovers the charms of hidden neighborhoods filled with character and energy, enjoys a Roman feast, and mixes and mingles with the locals during an early-evening stroll through the city's romantic nightspots. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #rome
Visit 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: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Ancient Rome
02:28 Roman Forum
04:55 Capitoline Hill and Museums
07:53 Tip: Piazza Farnese dinner
09:14 Colosseum
10:50 Trajan's Column
11:43 Altar of Peace
12:57 Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
13:19 National Museum at Palazzo Massimo
15:43 Pantheon
17:19 Ancient walls, Appian Way
19:38 Aqueduct Park
21:05 San Giovanni in Laterano
23:35 Trastevere
28:28 Tip: Morning stroll
29:33 Jewish Quarter
33:45 Art in churches
36:28 Baroque Bernini
37:28 Campo de' Fiori
38:03 Tip: Traffic
38:25 Tip: Enoteca Corsi
39:10 Borghese Gardens and Gallery
42:32 Vatican City sights
49:04 Tip: Taking a cab
49:35 Victor Emmanuel Monument
50:44 Evening stroll
54:07 Conclusion
