Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips -
rick steves' europe

Fri, Mar 28 1:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

In this second of a two episodes on Florence, we enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we side-trip to a couple of rival cities and cultural capitals in their own right, Pisa and Lucca, where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower, circle a city on its ramparts, and enjoy some Puccini in his hometown.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 705

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Fri, Mar 28	1:30 P.M.	Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips NHPBS (11.1)

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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