Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's, fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium, we see the dramatic canvases of Rubens. And finally: the ultimate Baroque palace, Versailles, with its chandeliered Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens where nobles played as Revolution brewed.
Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 1209
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RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.
Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture.
His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.
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Tue, Jul 1 | 7:30 A.M. | North Wales: Feisty and Poetic NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Jul 1 | 11:00 A.M. | France's Dordogne NH Create (11.4) |
Tue, Jul 1 | 1:30 P.M. | France's Dordogne NHPBS (11.1) |
Tue, Jul 1 | 6:00 P.M. | France's Dordogne NH Create (11.4) |
Tue, Jul 1 | 6:00 P.M. | Paris: Regal and Intimate NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Jul 1 | 10:00 P.M. | France's Dordogne NH Create (11.4) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 5:00 A.M. | France's Dordogne NH Create (11.4) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 7:30 A.M. | Edinburgh NH Explore (11.2) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 11:00 A.M. | Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 1:30 P.M. | Barcelona and Catalunya NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 6:00 P.M. | Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 6:00 P.M. | Paris: Embracing Life and Art NH Explore (11.2) |
Wed, Jul 2 | 10:00 P.M. | Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4) |
Thu, Jul 3 | 3:00 A.M. | Paris: Embracing Life and Art NH Explore (11.2) |
Thu, Jul 3 | 5:00 A.M. | Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4) |
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