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Some pics from Pienza which is South of Florence in the heart of Tuscany. A beautiful spot commissioned by Pius II (born in Pienza in 1405) to be rebuilt in the renaissance style. #ricksteveseurope #pienza
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We spent a day in Segovia Spain seeing one of the largest Roman Aqueducts in the world. Segovia is a typical Spanish city with narrow twisting streets, cobblestone walkways and a beautiful castle. Yesterday we left Madrid and traveled to Toledo. Toledo Ohio is Toledo Spain sister city. Toledo is the former capital of Spain. The most visited attraction in Toledo is its 1500 year old cathedral. This huge church is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. We toured the inside marveling at the gold and marble throughout. At night, the cathedral is lighted and with a small pond nearby provides for a picturesque background to this beautiful cathedral. #segovia #segoviaaqueduct #toledospain #toledocathedral #ricksteveseurope #rickstevestours #travelohotography #reflections
A friendly reminder to anyone heading to Venice: Today's the day the new visitor registration system goes into effect! Rick's co-author, @travelwithcameron, was just in Venice and got the scoop: Basically, as a counter-over tourism measure, Venice is experimenting with a system to charge day trippers an "access fee" of €5. However, even those exempt from the fee — including anyone staying overnight in Venice — still have to register. This means on certain days, all visitors to Venice must have a registration QR code on their phone (or printed out). Be aware that (for now) this requirement only applies to 29 designated days between now and July 14 (dates in red on photo). City leaders describe it as a "pilot program"; soon, they will re-evaluate and decide whether to continue. If you're going to Venice later this year, be sure to check back. Some hotels and tour operators (including Rick Steves tours) can help you with registration, or even do it for you; others leave it entirely up to you. Getting registered is a bureaucratic headache, but ultimately not a big deal: Go to the website (https://cda.ve.it/en/) and fill out the form. While the website feels poorly designed, ultimately it should take just a few minutes. To confirm, you either need to make a toll-free call or provide an email address where you’ll need to click a link. How will this be monitored, exactly? Excellent question! We'll find out, starting today. When I was there, locals speculated that you might be greeted by control officers upon arrival at the train station (Sta. Lucia) and/or bus station (Piazzale Roma) and/or parking garage (Tronchetto), and be asked to show your QR code. To me, this seems like a logistical nightmare...especially since the Pope is coming to town in a few days for a Mass on St. Mark's Square. This will bring hundreds of thousands of additional visitors to this tiny island, just as they're figuring out the new system. If you'll be in Venice over the next week, pack your patience. If anyone happens to be there now (or soon), please report back on your experience. How was registration? Were you checked on arrival? Let's compare notes to help fellow travelers.
we can’t wait for the sun to be shining on Harriet House again🌅🏡🧡 not your average B&B, book your stay with us now!😁 #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
New Blog: We have been to Europe three times. Each time, when we were looking for advice we knew there was only one voice that mattered: @ricksteveseurope This blog and and more at the link in the bio. #europe #europeantravel #ricksteveseurope
Explore the enchanting island of Sicily with "Rick Steves' Europe" as it visits Palermo, Monreale, Mount Etna, and more, indulging in delicious cannoli along the way. Then, join "The Express Way With Dulé Hill" as it celebrates the power of art and resilience through the stories of a deaf dancer, gay mariachi, and cabaret troupe. Finally, witness the complexities of tradition and activism in "Independent Lens" as an Alaska native family navigates the fallout when their son becomes the youngest to harpoon a whale, sparking controversy with animal activists. Don't miss these compelling narratives on the PBS app at www.pbs.org/pbs-app/. #RickStevesEurope #TheExpressWayWithDuléHill #IndependentLens
Today in Amboise, Chateau Chenonceau, and resting in Chenon. #2024LoireValley #ricksteveseurope
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To celebrate Earth Day, we’re excited to announce our 2024 portfolio of Climate Smart Commitment grant recipients. By supporting these 13 nonprofit organizations with funds from our self-imposed carbon tax, our goal is to mitigate our environmental impact by creatively investing in groups fighting climate change through on-the-ground work in the developing world and government advocacy in the US. One of our new grantees is Health in Harmony (HIH), whose mission is to reverse tropical rainforest deforestation. By working directly with the Indigenous peoples and local communities who live in and beside rainforests, HIH works to protect 9.4 million hectares of rainforest across Indonesia, Madagascar, and Brazil. Our support will help them reduce community reliance on unsustainable practices while teaching climate-smart farming techniques in southeastern Madagascar. Congo Education Partners (CEP) is another newcomer to our Climate Smart portfolio for 2024. They support higher education in the Tshuapa Province of the Congo Basin Rainforest. Our donation will help CEP create a new generation of rainforest stewards by teaching them the skills to protect the forest, its wildlife, and the livelihoods of the local communities. A returning grantee is the Women's Global Education Project (WGEP), a nonprofit empowering women and girls in rural regions of sub-Saharan Africa to build better lives and foster more equitable communities. Our donation this year will equip WGEP to train 420 women on how to build climate-smart cookstoves (pictured here) and prepare 450 students to lead plastic reduction clean-ups and reforestation efforts along the Sine-Saloum Delta. Learn more about the Rick Steves’ Europe Climate Smart Commitment and explore our full 2024 portfolio by visiting the link in our bio. @healthinharmonyngo @congoeducationpartners @womensglobal
We walked around the Gothic and Eixample Districts of Barcelona last evening. We walked up Passeig de Gràcia Street and walked past a couple of Gaudi designed residents including the Casa Batilo. We visited the house when we were last in Barcelona in 2013. The exterior was covered in red roses for the upcoming Sant Jordis Day. We then took the subway and walking out of the stationed were treated to the huge Sagrada Familia Church. This is Gaudi’s remarkable unfinished church. Gaudi labored to build this church from 1883 until his tragic death being hit by a streetcar in 1926. Nearly a century later, this church is still being built. The final construction was originally to be completed by 2026, commemorating the 100th year of Gaudis death. But Covid stopped work for over 2 years. There was a model of what has been completed (grey buildings) and what is still needing to be completed (gold buildings). Entering the church is a spiritual moment, seeing the large crisscross arches and large columns depict tree trunks. The church was very busy but we experienced a great tour of the main floor. This was our second time visiting Sagrada Familia and we noticed a lot of construction has been completed since we were last there in 2013. On to Madrid!! #barcelona #sagradafamilia #travelphotography #casabatlló #rickstevestours #ricksteveseurope #nikonphotography #magnificantarchitecture
Hello from Barcelona. We arrived Friday afternoon and immediately became immersed in the vibrant feel of this City. Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya and is Spain’s second city. Barcelona has narrow lanes, many pedestrian boulevards, bustling markets and a many beaches along the Mediterranean. We walked down Las Ramblas (the main boulevard) to the Mediterranean. We walked through the bustling La Boqueria Market. This morning we watched Sardana dancing in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. We then toured the Palace of Catalan Music - Barcelona’s music hall with its beautiful stained glass windows and the kaleidoscope skylight. This place is magical. Afterwards, we went to the Hotel Iberostar Sky Bar at Placa de Catalunya (Barcelona’s central square) to get a great view of the city, including a view of Sagrada Familia church which we ate visiting this evening. #barcelona #palaceofcatalanmusic #barcelona🇪🇸 #barcelonacathedral #sardanadancing #travelphotography #nikonphotography #ricksteveseurope #rickstevestour
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#florence #firenze #florenceitaly #firenzeitaly #italy #italia #travel #travelphotography #vacation #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Lisboa is history written in stone. Over 2500 years of history - Celts, Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors called it home, all to be conquered by a tiny, stubborn kingdom breaking away from Galicia and Castile almost a millennium ago. A world city by design and definition, built on spices stolen from Asia and gold dug in Brazil by enslaved Africans. A city devastated by one of the worst earthquakes in recorded history, rebuilt, invaded, bullied and left languishing by a dictatorship. Now back to the limelight, more vibrant and confident than ever, one of the greatest cities in Europe, and the world. . . . . . #lisboa #lisbon #ricksteveseurope #eurotrip #beautifuldestinations #travelandleisure
HappyTour Guide! Great to see some warm, warm sunshine while having a hot cup of wake up... (many thanks to @marbecvillage for the speedy delivery 😘) Contemplating a busy few weeks coming up – bookings coming in for our newest experience – the 'North Cornwall Tour' FULL DAY TOUR - North Cornwall :- - Fistral Bay at Newquay. Surfer’s paradise. - 13th Century ‘Huer’s Hut’ & view of North Coast - Watergate Bay - St Mawgan village. 13th Century Church & Convent - Bedruthan Steps - ‘Poldark’ opening scenes venue - Padstow. Medieval fishing port. (Optional opportunity for lunch at ‘Rick Steins’ then a walk around the old harbour) - ‘Round the Camel Estuary - Port Isaac. Home of ‘Doc Martin’ & ‘Fishermen’s Friends’ - Dramatic North Cornish Cliffs on the route to... - Tintagel & Arthurian Legend! St. Materiana’s Norman Church and views of Tintagel Castle. - Boscastle. One of the oldest harbours in Cornwall. - Home via A30 and Bodmin Moor’s ‘Jamaica Inn’ (We’ll return via the outskirts of Bodmin Moor to view Rough Tor - one of Cornwall earliest Neolithic settlements) Excited about this guided touring experience – such a beautiful part of the county. 'Kernow Tours' can accommodate up to 7 people (and a dog) in a comfortable air-conditioning vehicle with chilled mineral water on board. Cornish gifts and Polaroid keepsakes are given at the end of each tour also... I worked as a classroom teacher and the history of Cornwall in particular is my passion, so there is a lot of information to impart and so much to see, but it's holiday time - so all delivered in a relaxed and unhurried pace - with lots of opportunity to get out of the vehicle and take in the scenery / have a wander around... Take a look at the website for the other great touring experiences we offer 🫶 #kernow #kernowtours #localtour #localtourguide #cornishtour #northcornwall #newquay #watergatebay #watergatebayhotel #stmawganartist #bedruthansteps #bedruthanhotel #padstow #padstowharbour #padstowcornwall #rickstein #ricksteveseurope #rickstevestours #camelestuary #portisaac #docmartin #tintagel #boscastle #bodminmoor #jamaicainn #roughtor #cornwall #cornwallcoast #cornwalluk #geton
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I was just congratulating Samantha Brown on her Emmy nomination and it reminded me of this kooky little thing I made. Graphic artist I am not, but these are the 4 I look to mostly for inspiration for my impending travel show. I will make it happen one day! I already have the theme song written and recorded, so I have to. Haha. #travelinman #travelshow #travelshowhost #traveldocumentary #sagactor #actor #actorlosangeles #musician #songwriter
Had the best time shooting on the street in Florence for @bredastudio a couple weeks ago ✨🕰️✨ Not only do they make amazing timepieces - they also pay close attention to storytelling & the lives of artists on their webpage in the “Time and Space” section. I was honored to be included! Check out my interview at my link in bio. Shot handheld camcorder style …and you know Rick Steves was definitely on the moodboard 😇 📹 @kofke ❤️ . . . #mattiel #florence #firenze #camcorder #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Coimbra was Portugal’s first capital and its most important city until Lisbon’s rise in prominence due to the great navigations in the 1400s. It’s home to the country’s oldest and most prestigious university. The history, tradition, and culture in this city are only matched by the youthful energy and propensity to singing & drinking from its student population. The best of both worlds. . . . . . #coimbra #coimbraportugal #coimbrauniversity #universidadedecoimbra #portugal #portugal🇵🇹 #university #college #travel #travelphotography #traveltips #travelblogger #travelgram #portugaltravel #wanderlust #eurotrip #beautifuldestinations #travelandleisure #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Feedback from one of our lovely guests 🏡🤍 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Enjoy a delicious breakfast when staying with us at Harriet House😋🍳🥞🥓 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Drumroll please…our 2025 tours are live on RickSteves.com! Our tours take you to unforgettable places–our very favorite, handpicked locations all across Europe. From the plains of Spain to the fjords of Norway; from Balkan beaches to alpine peaks; and from Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria to Belgium, Portugal, and Ireland, we cover what we consider to be the very best of Europe. Each year, we scrutinize our itineraries and brainstorm vivid experiences that will leave our tour members saying "wow!" Learning how to hand-make pierogi in a Polish kitchen or hiking among grazing cows through a high-mountain pasture, you’ll create indelible, lifelong memories on our tours—many of which would be difficult, if not impossible, on your own. And we lace these experiences together in a smart, efficient way that values your time, money, and intelligence. Even better, you’ll experience it all with a world-class guide. We recruit the very best guides in Europe, and Rick personally mentors them to ensure they deliver what you expect on a Rick Steves tour. If you’ve been on one (or many!) of our tours before, you know that our tours also attract curious, fun-loving, flexible travelers who share our travel philosophy. We expect everyone to pack light, carry their bags, and keep up with our experience-rich itineraries. Our guides teach you how to be independent, equipping you with the travel skills and confidence to make the most of your free time. Our travelers foster a spirit of empathy and curiosity on tour—seeking out people-to-people connections and traveling like a local rather than a tourist. Because of our insistence on staying in small, locally owned hotels and dining at mom-and-pop restaurants, Europeans view us as part of their community, not just part of the economy. While you’re browsing our 46 thoughtfully crafted journeys, keep in mind that many of our tours are expected to fill quickly, and it pays to act soon. Our early booking discount ($100 off any 2025 tour, applied during checkout) is available through June 30, 2024. We hope you’re able to join us in Europe soon so that we can help you turn your travel dreams into reality!
England's best city within two hours of London is beautiful, historic Bath. The city is popular and expensive, but a delight nonetheless — the most relaxing and elegant place to sample urban England. Bath was a joy even in ancient Roman times, when patricians soaked in the city's mineral springs. From Londinium (today's London), Romans traveled so often to "Aquae Sulis," as the city was called, to "take a bath" that finally it became known simply as "Bath." Today, a fine museum surrounds the ancient bathing site. Bath later prospered as a wool town, building its grand abbey about 500 years ago — the last great medieval church built in England. The abbey's façade features a very literal Jacob's Ladder — with angels going up…and down. The interior has breezy fan vaulting and is lit with enough stained glass that it feels like the inside of a giant lantern. By the middle of the 1600s, Bath's heyday had passed, and its population dropped — just a huddle of huts at the base of the abbey. Then, in 1687, King James II's wife, Queen Mary, struggling with infertility, came here and bathed. Within about 10 months she gave birth to a son. A few decades later, her stepdaughter Queen Anne came here to treat her gout. With all this royal interest, Bath was reborn as a resort. Most of the buildings you'll see today are from the 18th century — the cityscape is a triumph of the Neoclassical style that dominated the Georgian era, most of it built from the same honey-colored limestone. Free, fascinating town walks are offered by volunteers who bring to life highlights of this Georgian heritage — such as the Circus and Royal Crescent building complexes. During the Georgian era, Bath was the trendsetting Tinseltown of Britain, where the filthy rich went to escape the filthy cities. A professional gambler named Beau Nash followed his clients (and their money) to this resort town — and then acted as its one-man tourism department. He helped spiff up the city and today his statue stands above the Roman baths. From its evening indulgences to its elegant architecture, Bath combines beauty and hospitality better than most. It's a place drenched in history, but made for relaxation.
Frauenkirche, the cathedral church is a landmark and considered a symbol of the Bavarian capital city. . . . #frauenkirchemünchen #bavaria #münchen #munich #germany #germanvacation #germanytourism #deutchland #traveltolearn #wanderlust #wanderer #wanderer #wander #travelawesome #travel #traveler #travelfun #traveldiary #travelstribe #travelmemories #travelmode #travelingram #ig_travel #travelpic #travelphotography #travelkeepsmesane #lonelyplanet #ricksteveseurope #traveladdict #runamokwithpolo
Just a short walk away from town, enjoy views like this when staying at Harriet House this spring 🌻🌿🏡🤍 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Our Best of England tour delivers just the right mix of urban Brit-thrills and thatch-happy village charm. From bustling London to the castles of Wales, your guide will bring the icons of Britain to life. And from windswept Roman lookouts to desolate prehistoric stone circles, you’ll venture far from the madding crowds, immersed in the wonder of this history-drenched island. Wander with wonder through the Lake District, where Wordsworth’s poems still shiver in trees and ripple on ponds. Attend an evensong service sung by an angelic choir, powered by a thunderous pipe organ, and draped in medieval grandeur. Imagine reviewing each splendid day over a pint, throwing a few darts with your new pub chums. To help keep you rested for the next day’s adventure, all stops are for two or three nights, in a mix of centrally located hotels and charming guesthouses. Julius Caesar toured Britain two millennia ago. A thousand years ago, the Normans came and William stayed. Decades ago, American GIs adopted this island as their home away from home. Now it’s your turn. Learn more about the itinerary, read traveler reviews, and grab your spot via the link in our bio. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling
During a visit to the Benanti Vineyard in Sicily we got an educational tour on how wine was made before modern machinery was available. We had a wonderful lunch paired with their excellent wines. 🍷💛🧡 #benantiwinery #sicily #italy #wine #winelovers #vineyard #travelsicily #winetasting #ricksteveseurope #garden
Welcome to your ultimate cosy corner! 😍✨ Whether you're planning a relaxing escape or a much-needed break, this is the perfect spot to unwind and recharge. 🌿🏡 #CozyCorner #GetawayVibes #RelaxAndRecharge #piran #loveslovenia #loveistria #loves_europe #igslovenia #kampadanes #getawaytrip #tripstagram #travelgram #traveldestinations #destination_wow #forbestravelguide #lonelyplanet #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #hoteldesign #guestroomdecor #airbnbexperience #stayandwander #wanderbug #wanderlust #feelslovenia #ifeelslovenia #slovenskaobala
Start of another touring season with a great bunch 🧿 #travel #turkey🇹🇷 #ricksteveseurope #rickstevestours
Paris and the heart of France in 11 days 🇫🇷 April 2024 Part II #rickstevestours #ricksteveseurope
Paris and the heart of France in 11 days 🇫🇷 April 2024 Part I #rickstevestours #ricksteveseurope
The first café in the Western world was in Paris—established in 1686 at Le Procope (still open today). The French had just discovered coffee, and their robust economy was growing a population of pleasure seekers and thinkers looking for places to be seen, to exchange ideas, and to plot revolutions—both political and philosophical. And with the advent of theaters such as La Comédie Française, the necessary artsy, coffee-sipping crowds were born. By 1700, more than 300 cafés had opened their doors; at the time of the Revolution (1789), there were more than 1,800 cafés in Paris. Revolutionaries from Jean-Paul Marat and Napoleon to Salvador Dalí enjoyed the freethinking café spirit. Café society took off in the early 1900s. Life was changing rapidly, with new technology and wars on a global scale. Many retreated to Parisian cafés to try to make sense of the confusion. Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Igor Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, Albert Einstein, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus were devoted members of café society. Some practically lived at their favorite café, where they kept their business calendars, entertained friends, and ate every meal. Parisian apartments were small, walls were thin (still often the case), and heating (particularly during war times) was minimal, making the warmth of cafés all the harder to leave. There are more than 12,000 cafés in Paris today, though their numbers are shrinking. They’re still used for business meetings, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Do you have a favorite Paris café? #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling #Paris #Cafe
🛺✨ Discover the charm of Cap d’Antibes like never before! We’re taking the scenic route with our exclusive hotel tuk tuk service at La Jabotte. Every turn and twist offers a new perspective, a new breathtaking view. Ready for an adventure? 🌊🌿 #CapdAntibes #TukTukAdventure #ExploreWithUs #FrenchRiviera #TravelInStyle #UniqueExperiences #SeeTheUnseen #luxurytravel ≋ ≋ ≋ Ｔｒａｖｅｌ ａｕｔｈｅｎｔｉｃ ｗｉｔｈ 𝒩𝒶𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓁𝒾𝑒 & 𝒫𝒾𝑒𝓇𝓇𝑒 Ｉｆ ｙｏｕ ａｒｅ ｌｏｏｋｉｎｇ ｆｏｒ 🤫 𝒶 𝒽𝒾𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓆𝓊𝒾𝑒𝓉 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓎 🕊️ 𝒶 𝓅𝑒𝒶𝒸𝑒𝒻𝓊𝓁 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓇𝑒𝓁𝒶𝓍 🏝 𝒶 𝓅𝓁𝒶𝒸𝑒 𝒷𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒷𝑒𝒶𝒸𝒽 ≋ ≋ ≋ #lajabotteway #hôtel la Jabotte #boutiquehotelstyle #hotell #bytheseaside #southoffrance #placestosee #visitcotedazur #reiseinspiration #keepontravelling #cotedazurfrance #nextdestination #antibes #explorefrance #ricksteveseurope #lifestyle #sydfrankrig
The countdown is on! In just two weeks, our doors will be open to welcome you all! 🌟 #TwoWeeksToGo #ExcitingTimes #Hospitality Boom now 👉 www.oldtownroomspiran.com #piran #pirano #vacaymode #vacationmode #vacationrental #stayandwander #staywithus #slovenialovers #sloveniaexplorer #slovenskaobala #istriaexperience #istriaonmymind #loveistria #loves_europe #loveslovenia #igslovenia #igeuropa #roughguides #lonelyplanet #forbestravelguide #ricksteveseurope #bestdestinations #bestplacestogo
This magnificent Italian high-Baroque style church was founded by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, as a gesture of thanks for the birth of the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian crown, Prince Max Emanuel. . . . #germanhistory #germanvacation #germanytourism #germany #deutchland #traveler #wanderlust #wanderer #wander #travel #travelawesome #travelfun #traveladdict #traveldiary #travelmemories #travelmode #travelkeepsmesane #travelingram #igphotography #ig_travel #igtravel #travelphotography #travelpic #bucketlistchecked✔ #doyoutravel #ricksteveseurope #lonelyplanet #runamokwithpolo
The first café in the Western world was in Paris--established in 1686 at Le Procope (still open today). The French had just discovered coffee, and their robust economy was growing a population of pleasure seekers and thinkers looking for places to be seen, to exchange ideas, and to plot revolutions--both political and philosophical. And with the advent of theaters such as La Comédie Française, the necessary artsy, coffee-sipping crowds were born. By 1700, more than 300 cafés had opened their doors; at the time of the Revolution (1789), there were more than 1,800 cafés in Paris. Revolutionaries from Jean-Paul Marat and Napoleon to Salvador Dalí enjoyed the freethinking café spirit. Café society took off in the early 1900s. Life was changing rapidly, with new technology and wars on a global scale. Many retreated to Parisian cafés to try to make sense of the confusion. Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Igor Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, Albert Einstein, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus were devoted members of café society. Some practically lived at their favorite café, where they kept their business calendars, entertained friends, and ate every meal. Parisian apartments were small, walls were thin (still often the case), and heating (particularly during war times) was minimal, making the warmth of cafés all the harder to leave. There are more than 12,000 cafés in Paris today, though their numbers are shrinking. They’re still used for business meetings, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Do you have a favorite Paris café? #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling #Paris #Cafe
A look down from the castillo to the plaza de toros. #bullring #españa #familytrip #springbreak #spain #ricksteveseurope
The mosaics in the Villa Romana del Casale are astounding. Pictures do not properly portray the impression of seeing these beautiful mosaics. There are over 37,000 sq. feet of intricate mosaics here you will not find at any other ancient site. It is a wonderful thing that a landslide in the 12th century preserved this villa under 30 feet of mud. There are contradictory theories on the ownership of the villa. Some experts believe it may have belonged to Maxentius Herculeus, co-emperor with Diocletian. #villaromanadelcasale #mosiac #ancient #ancientrome #history #ancienthistory #archeology #art #bikini #diocletian #emperor #mudslide #sicily #italy #travel #travelitaly #ricksteveseurope
The Doric temples are a magnificent demonstration of what Magna Grecia left to Sicily. This area was settled in 580 BC and these monumental temples were built. This is an impressive site to visit for those interested in Ancient Greek-Roman history. #agrigento #valleyofthetemples #doric #temples #dorictemple #magnagrecia #archeology #history #art #ancient #ancienthistory #ancientroman #ancientgreece #greek #sicily #italy #travel #travelitaly #ricksteveseurope
The Pietro Griffo Archeology Museum was designed by Franco Minissi in the 1960s and constructed on the site of an ancient agora where a villa once stood. The museum displays over 5,600 artifacts from prehistoric times to the Greek-Roman period. Note the picture with the colossal Telamon that has been reconstructed. This is one of the colossal anthropomorphic statues that supported the entablature of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. There is a small model of the temple in front of the statue. Unfortunately, due to earthquakes the temple has fallen. The vessel that looks like a horse, is a baby bottle from ancient times. The two small holes were for tying a string to place around the child’s neck. The child would drink from the back. #pietrogriffo #museum #valleyofthetemples #agrigento #archeology #ancient #ancienthistory #greek #magnagrecia #statues #vases #ruins #temple #artifacts #prehistoric #villa #design #architecture #art #greekvases #baby #babybottle #anthromorphic #zeus #travel #sicily #travelsicily #ricksteveseurope
The river Seine, and part of the Louvre seen through the clock @Musee d’Orsay. October 28, 2022. #museedorsayparis #seineriver #ricksteveseurope
Temple de l’Amour (Temple of Love) is a garden folly of the Chateau de Versailles, and more specifically, in the Petit Trianon part of it. October 27, 2022 #versaillesgardens #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Chateau de Versailles October 27, 2022 #versailles #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Comfort stop Decent espresso. @versailles, France The restroom code is on the receipt. #versailles #comfortstop #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
The morning walk to the train. October 27, 2022 #parisfrance #eiffeltower #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Fabulous Art Deco building in Paris near where I stay. October 27, 2022. #parisfrance #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Windsor September 29, 2022 #windsor #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Tower Bridge September 27, 2022 #ricksteveseurope #towerbridge #twomonthssolotravel
London September 26, 2022 #london🇬🇧 #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Somewhere in London September 26, 2022 #london🇬🇧 #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
Somewhere in London September 25, 2022 #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel #london🇬🇧
I found this pence on the grounds of Hyde Park in London on September 25, 2022, the last day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. I still have it as a sentimental reminder of her. I’ve since made it into a needle keep for my #travelstitchingcase #mourningthequeen #london🇬🇧 #queenelizabeth #ricksteveseurope #twomonthssolotravel
The flag at Buckingham Palace is at half staff on the last day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. September 25, 2022. #ricksteveseurope #buckinghampalace #queenelizabeth #twomonthssolotravel #mourningthequeen
September 25, 2022 On the last day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth. I was at Hyde Park in London near Buckingham Palace. This is a small sample of the tributes to her. It was very emotional. #ricksteveseurope #london🇬🇧 #hydeparklondon #queenelizabeth #twomonthssolotravel #mourningthequeen