Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
rick steves' europe

Fri, Jan 10 10:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we 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 cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work, and eat...very well.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 704

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Fri, Jan 10 10:30 P.M. Florence: Heart of the Renaissance     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jan 18 9:00 A.M. Florence: Heart of the Renaissance     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Feb 1 4:30 P.M. Florence: Heart of the Renaissance     NH Explore (11.2)

About Rick Steves' Europe:

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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Future Broadcast times for "Rick Steves' Europe": (show all)

Wed, Dec 25 6:00 P.M. Stockholm     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Dec 25 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Dec 25 10:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 5:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 7:30 A.M. French Alps and Lyon     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 26 11:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 1:30 P.M. Lisbon     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Dec 26 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 5:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 7:30 A.M. Germany's Fascist Story     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Dec 27 11:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 1:30 P.M. Portugal's Heartland     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 27 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 7:30 P.M. Portugal's Heartland     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Dec 28 5:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence     NH Create (11.4)


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