Tower of London
12:16 11/01/2016
The Tower of London has hosted feast and folly for centuries. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, every tower has its own (often bloody) history. Lady Jane Grey, Colonel Blood, Henry VIII...
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Galata Tower
10:51 11/01/2016
Inmates imprisoned here during the Ottoman era would imagine flying across the Bosphorous to freedom. Centuries later, Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi did just that, an early aviator who flew on artificial...
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Dolmabahce Palace
10:38 11/01/2016
285-room apartments are hard to come by, but that’s exactly what Sultan Abdülmecid I was after. In 1856, he, his wife, children and pet hamster moved in with 6 other sultans. Built with a blend...
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Join me and my tour guides on the radio
1:51 09/01/2016
Next week, I’m hosting 100 our European guides here at the Rick Steves’ Europe home base in Edmonds, WA. While they’re in town, I’ll be...
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Navigli Lombardi
16:30 08/01/2016
Milan’s Navigli, or canals, date back as far as the 12th century when they were constructed to facilitate irrigation. In the 1300s, the canal system was expanded for the transportation of goods, a...
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Velasca Tower
15:46 08/01/2016
It is a skyscraper built in 1950s both considered as a symbol and a shame… so, in order to make up your own mind you should visit the Torre Velasca of Milan! Built in "neo-Liberty" style (and...
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Sempione Park
15:40 08/01/2016
It is the green lung of Milan, situated behind the Sforzesco Castle. It features a great green lawn with benches ideals for reading a book, for a pleasant walk and as a meeting place for teenagers...
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St Mark’s Square
14:56 08/01/2016
The colonnades, the bell tower, the column topped by a winged lion… it doesn’t get much more iconic than St Mark’s Square. This is the heart of Old Venice. Get there early to soak up the...
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Old Town Square
14:36 08/01/2016
This expanse of well-trodden cobbles has been the heart of Prague for centuries. With Christmas Markets in the winter and street bands in the summer, the square is alive with tourists and locals...
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Topkapi Palace
14:14 08/01/2016
Once upon a time, the Sultanate moved across town – and left behind 700,000 square metres of prime real estate! Built in 1453, Topkapi Palace was the heart and mind of the Ottoman Empire for...
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