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Florence: Heart of the Renaissance

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we'll gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David, enjoy Botticelli's Birth of Venus, delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, appreciate Fra Angelico's serene beauty, and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance. Then we'll cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work, and eat...very well. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #florence

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

20 Comments

@UncleRicoTheBijanHunter 1 year ago

Rick doubt you'll ever see this but you are a legend. I had worked 70 hour weeks my entire 20's struggling to pay rent in the bay area. i promised myself for my 30th birthday id get to travel.

i saved enough to go to europe for 33 days for my 30th and used your videos to help plan everything. I absolutely fell in love with Italy, specifically Florence (my favorite city ever). I have been back multiple times and also met a beautiful lady in Rome, waiting in line for the Pantheon. she was an architect major living in rome. we made friends and she took me on the greatest tour of Rome one could possibly experience. i spent 12 hours with her on my favorite day of my life ever. I appreciate you for sparking a fire in me to experience life and travels and i am so thankful you showed all of us the greatest tips ever.

i am currently still talkin with her and planning our next adventure. you sir, are to thank. will always love me some Rick Steves man

@derekGibsoundSG 6 years ago

watching this pretending i'm traveling during this pandemic.

@celeste_2083 6 years ago

I am so pleased with what you did my 13 year old son loves and appreciates your work ....thank you for making it interesting for us all

@wakeupscreaming9883 8 years ago

Was Rick Steve the first "influencer" to get free stays in hotels and travel, before Instagram models and YouTube stars did?

@mubashirkarim7039 7 years ago

Europe is full of great Historic work and Lush Green Scenery. Great Work Rick Steves.

@marisalombardi385 3 years ago

The history of this city is simply unique...

@bdpsingapore 8 years ago

Just returned from 2 weeks in italy. Florence was my home base. I've traveled to countless cities in 30 +/- Countries. Florence is #1, hands down. I'll be going back.

@musicaficionado3805 7 years ago

I travelled to Florence years ago. My favorite city in the world by far.

@estherszalay5921 10 years ago

Very well done, Rick Steves is always enjoyable. Thank you.

@soumyayadav7001 6 years ago

Cosimo and Lorenzo de Medici to thank for this

@murdochmclennan3510 2 years ago (edited)

I remember hearing that Florence has "Brunelleschi's dome and Giotto's tower."

@kedarbhide007 4 years ago

Beautiful episode Mr Rick, cannot thank you enough.

@dydp1 9 years ago (edited)

Wow Great moves Steve, keep it up, proud of you

@tsultrimocean7200 5 years ago

What a great tour of Florence! This man is a tour guide who has perfected his craft as well as the great masters of the renaissances with his indepth knowledge, research and love of exploration. Thank you Sir.

@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb 1 year ago

Rick Steves is very special and intelligent

@daviddebergh254 9 years ago

Assassin's Creed and History class made me think about the time before ours....Rick helped me enjoy it.

@princeofnorthborneo777 8 years ago

What i love about thi video : short talking and very informative....

@cuatas1986 2 years ago

Rick has the best job in the world

@sheruffa6032 10 years ago

We would need another reinassance!

@B.BadrinarayanSharma 8 months ago

I visited florence in 2009.The city is truly amazing having been the pride of Renaissance Italy for centuries.environmental preservation and protection is a crying need.