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Paris, France: The Panthéon and the Paris Catacombs May 08, 2019

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Paris dramatically changed during the Enlightenment and the French Revolution: The Panthéon was built, cemeteries were moved underground to the catacombs, and churches were turned into “temples of reason.” More information about travel to Paris: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/paris

Palermo, Sicily: Monreale Cathedral May 01, 2019

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In the 11th century, when the Muslim Arabs were tossed out by the Christian Normans, the Normans made Sicilian civilization grander yet — building monumental Norman churches. More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily

Ravenna, Italy: Church of San Vitale Apr 24, 2019

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Ravenna is on the tourist map for one reason: Its 1,500-year-old churches, decorated with best-in-the-West Byzantine mosaics. For more information about travel to Ravenna, visit https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/ravenna

Paris, France: Saint-Sulpice Church Apr 17, 2019

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One month ago, another treasured Paris church — Saint-Sulpice — was touched by flames. Fortunately, the brief fire caused only minimal damage, and Saint-Sulpice's impressive pipe organ remains intact.

London, England: Jewels of Somerset House Apr 10, 2019

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Somerset House, a grand 18th-century civic palace, now houses several fine galleries and museums.

Paris, France: Montmarte Apr 03, 2019

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Montmartre — a Parisian hill crowned by the dramatic neo-Byzantine Sacré-Cœur church — was famous for the ambience captured by the Impressionists.

Nice, France: Matisse and Chagall Museums Mar 27, 2019

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Because so many great 20th-century artists chose to live and work here, the Riviera is studded with world-class modern art museums. Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and many others raved about the region's light and vivid colors. They were charmed by the simple lifestyles of fisherman and villagers.

Glasgow, Scotland: Glaswegian Graffiti Mar 20, 2019

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Glasgow's rough urban-scape — with its many blank walls — provides an inviting canvas for city-approved street artists. This clip comes from "Glasgow and Scottish Passions," a brand new episode of Rick Steves' Europe Season 10. Check your local public television station for this new episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/glasgow.

Skye, Scotland: Pretty Portree Mar 13, 2019

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Skye's best home base is the town of Portree, nestled deep in its protective harbor. Portree, with its narrow streets and humble shops, restaurants, and hotels, is the island's largest town and tourism center. This clip comes from "Scotland's Islands," a brand new episode of Rick Steves' Europe Season 10. Check your local public television station for this new episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/scotland-islands.

Scottish Highlands: Inveraray Castle Mar 06, 2019

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Scotland's Inveraray Castle is a stately, turreted royal palace set in a delightful garden. The castle's public half is a museum filled with precious Campbell clan artifacts, and an impressive armory collection. This clip comes from "Scotland's Highlands," a brand new episode of Rick Steves' Europe Season 10. Check your local public television station for this new episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/scotland-highlands.

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