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The ruins of this one-time commercial center takes visitors back to the time when the Roman Empire ruled the seas
September 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
The unpredictable Italian city always has a secret or quirky attraction hidden among its many ancient streets
September 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
One of Europe’s mightiest castles, this fortress dominates Salzburg’s skyline
April 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
From medieval palace to prison, distillery and granary, this castle was finally restored to its original glory
February 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Though it began as a simple hunting lodge, this chateau grew to six times the size of others in the Loire
November 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
Learning a few terms will enhance your experience among Europe’s medieval fortresses
December 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
South of Prague but a world away, Trebon offers a glimpse of traditional Eastern Europe
March 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
A fine daytrip from Prague, the Czech Republic’s fourth-largest city offers more than just famous cheese
March 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
The Czechs invented Pilsner-style lager, but be sure to venture beyond this famous beer
March 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Learn what makes this coffee unique and how to place an order for your own cup
June 01, 2007
| By Rick Steves
A guide to types of Turkish carpets and techniques that go into making them
June 01, 2007
| By Rick Steves
Today’s Kotor is a time-capsule retreat for travelers seeking a truly unspoiled Adriatic town
April 30, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Piazza San Marco—the storied square punctuated by its 11th century basilica, looming bell tower and flocks of pigeons—endures as an awe-inspiring portal to the city’s many splendors
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
The “best little street in Paris” offers tasty cheese, delectable pastries, vegetable stalls and old-fashioned merchants as an irresistible slice of authentic neighborhood life
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
An after-dark walk takes in the Eternal City’s most famous fountains, grand palaces, a soaring temple, candlelit outdoor cafes and street musicians
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
The city's historic core is an exquisitely preserved showcase of Czech culture, including Art Nouveau architecture and some of the best beer in Europe
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
A decade and a half after an ethnic war, Bosnia and Herzegovina's most inviting city is re-emerging as a tourist destination
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Ancient fortresses offer glimpses of medieval brutality and 19th-century Romanticism
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
A bustling modern metropolis, the Turkish city also reminds travelers that the charm of traditional cultures is still something to value
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Traveling to Andalusia after the wettest winter in decades brings unexpected surprises to a hike through Spain's southern region
April 20, 2010
| By Marina Koestler Ruben
On this small island on the south edge of Denmark, visitors wander down picturesque streets of thatched cottages and savor the coastal views
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
On Portugal's south coast, The Algarve is home to both sun-seeking tourists and working fishermen with their colorful boats
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
The park-like city of Baden-Baden, nestled in the Black Forest, is renowned for its restorative spas and elegant casino
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
Home to a giant amusement park, a vintage trolley and an old-time variety show, Blackpool is northwest England's glittering beach city
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
Belgium's exquisitely preserved medieval city is home to picturesque canals, gilded architecture, great beer and handcrafted chocolate
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
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