There are so many wonderful places in Italy. I feel as if you need a solid month to really explore and experience everything this beautiful country has to offer.
Who could not be impressed by those exquisite splendors that the city of Florence in Italy has to offer! They all simply arouse in me a sense of awe! Soundly enjoyed & appreciated this almost unparalleled & incomparable city of Italy. Thus, my heartfelt gratitude to you for it.,,,,,,(12/28/24)
We owe the Medicis a huge debt . They could have spent all their monies on eating , drinking and wenching but they commissioned the greatest and the best to make superb works of art which would outlive them and give pleasure to the succeeding generations .Entire Florence is a grand poster showing off all its different attractions , manmade as well as natural .
They spent most of their money on controlling the Papacy, unifying Tuscany in the Great Duchy (first country in the world to abolish death penalty), and gaining the throne of France with Caterina De Medici, although for a short while.
Perfect beautiful churches. I can see why when people get to Italy they decided to come back again and again. Thanks for the traveling....Grace Namaste
I really appreciate the size comparison of each country. Rick doesn't di it each time, but I wish he would. These videos are the closest I'll ever get to seeing these fabulous destinations.
YOU'RE THE BEST RICK STEVE ! BEEN WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS. WONDERFUL ! EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !! - FROM A PERSON WHO MIGHT NEVER GET TO VISIT THESE PLACES BUT ENJOYS WATCHING THEM THROUGH YOUR EYES AND WORDS !! WILL NEVER STOP WATCHING !
15:42 Reverse dry humping. Rick's camera crew really have fun doing what they do. I've watched several of Rick's videos and the crew always manages to somehow sprinkle in amusing clips of amorous lovers every time. Happy travelling.
We are planning our European trip and your travel guides are so helpful - thank you so much for giving us such wonderful views and advice - you are such a great guide with a lovely personality.
We're going this August! Can't believe we'll be in Italy! Someone slap me, this can't be a dream. Starting with a week in Venice, then Florence, lazy days in Cinque Terre, a stop in Pisa, and capped off in Rome.
Hope you can go to the south next time! Went last year and almost everyone we met, was so kind and the airbnb we stayed at.. people were so warm and felt like you made a family
Istanbul / Turkey from Hello, A very nice video ... The city where the renaissance really started, Florence is a very historical and mysterious city. I went to Florence as a tourist attraction in 1990.
Florence is so interesting to me. I usually hate museums with a passion because of all the walking and not being able to understand certain styles of art, because I'm not an artist. But the Renaissance art is beautiful enough to keep me interested! I never expected it. I got to see the Birth of Venus in the Uffizi in person, it was great. And the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, the cobblestone streets, the musicians playing in piazzas...unforgettable. I remember going to get pizza in the evening, and seeing some event going on every night in the piazza near my hotel. Plays, music, art. it was rainy when I went, but that added so much to the whole vibe. It was like walking right through a dreamy, romantic, Renaissance world come to life. I was so inspired that I'm writing a novel set during the Florentine Renaissance. I really wanna go back to Florence for "research" lol
Great job !!! Your programs shows Europe at its best. With your videos I could discover the European countries I haven't already visited. Armenian is not of the best place I have ever discovered. I hope soon you will makes a great report about Armenia. Congralations for your work.
@@Neldidellavittoria Found it a moment ago. It's: Canzon per sonar septimi toni /Sacrae symphoniae, 1597/ · Giovanni Gabrieli · Symposium musicum/Miloslav Klement
I am an artist but too old to travel to Europe. I travel vicarisly by pinting from photos. Your travéi films take me there but still photos are what I need. Are they available and how to aquire them? Regaras, Charlie
Rick Steve’s is the Bob Ross of travel guides
Agreed!
Bob Ross is the Rick Steve's of painting.
Bob Ross rocks tho
Of course!
well said!
Rick Steves' shows are worth watching over and over again.
Florence is literally a dream.
or a nightmare for the locals
There are so many wonderful places in Italy. I feel as if you need a solid month to really explore and experience everything this beautiful country has to offer.
You could spend years exploring…
You need much more to explore and experience Italy. One month is not even enough for Rome
Italy and Switzerland are 2 countries everyone must go to
Who could not be impressed by those exquisite splendors that the city of Florence in Italy has to offer! They all simply arouse in me a sense of awe! Soundly enjoyed & appreciated this almost unparalleled & incomparable city of Italy. Thus, my heartfelt gratitude to you for it.,,,,,,(12/28/24)
Proud to be from Tuscany.
Lica a great majestic monitory and bell tower great historic religious tours trips,Thanks RICK FOR YOUR TOURS.Ann Deakin Warwick HK
Medici family is a blessing to Europe and the world at large.
Rick, You are to be thanked for by your amazing efforts, as these masterpieces are nurturing many worldwide.
Rick steve has the best travel video compared to all youtube travel bloggers these days
We owe the Medicis a huge debt . They could have spent all their monies on eating , drinking and wenching but they commissioned the greatest and the best to make superb works of art which would outlive them and give pleasure to the succeeding generations .Entire Florence is a grand poster showing off all its different attractions , manmade as well as natural .
Great point
They spent most of their money on controlling the Papacy, unifying Tuscany in the Great Duchy (first country in the world to abolish death penalty), and gaining the throne of France with Caterina De Medici, although for a short while.
True, but I'm pretty sure they still did all the drinking, eating, and wenching while being philanthropic lol
Blessings Mr. Rick Steves 😻🙏😇
Feel like learning history from my favorite History teacher!
Gotta like Rick Steves. Seems like a nice guy. I love all his travel videos.
Perfect beautiful churches. I can see why when people get to Italy they decided to come back again and again. Thanks for the traveling....Grace Namaste
I really appreciate the size comparison of each country. Rick doesn't di it each time, but I wish he would. These videos are the closest I'll ever get to seeing these fabulous destinations.
I admire Ricks exquisite talent of talking about arts simply and straight to the core way.
Wonderful travel video of Florence, we visited in late 2017 and fell in love with the place. Thank you Florence
YOU'RE THE BEST RICK STEVE ! BEEN WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS. WONDERFUL ! EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !! - FROM A PERSON WHO MIGHT NEVER GET TO VISIT THESE PLACES BUT ENJOYS WATCHING THEM THROUGH YOUR EYES AND WORDS !!
WILL NEVER STOP WATCHING !
Thank you for this wonderful video!
Rick Stein is the best traveller ❤
My Favorite City in the World!
😂I'm sitting in Florence and watching this. Thanks Steve your presentations are marvellous. ❤
Europe is full of great Historic work and Lush Green Scenery. Great Work Rick Steves.
Influencers don’t hold a candle to Rick Steve
Brought back so many wonderful memories! Thanks! 😄
Rick is the best!
Ricky!!! I love you. I watch all your videos. Thanks for letting me join you in your adventures. A Huge hug from BRAZIL.
And from Scotland 🙋🏼
I'm from Brazil too. Those are amazing videos to pratice the listening skill.
And from the good old USA. I love your videos, and watch them at night while my husband's watching stuff I don't like!!
Superbe this épisode thanks mr. Rick😯😯😯💖💖
Assolutamente un meraviglioso documentario , grazie!
Si Belisimo!
I was in Florence, Italy back in 2008 on a very short trip. I must go back to check it out more since watching this video.
Definitely go back. Just don’t buy any leather suede or fur
Bonjour Steves look at you really you’re channel what a lovely you moved my heart ♥️ 🇮🇹 is perfect merci Mille fois God bless and peace
Always such great tips!! And in my hometown! I have a large vacation home in a perfect location and enjoy sharing the magic of Italy with my guests.
Magnificent views church loved it Ian revelation Padua and magic towns
Florence a great medieval,city great memory’s Ann Deakin tours Majestic place .Enjoyed my tour in 197/8/9/s great times.
Florence Renaissance is beautifully narrated by Steve
Rick, this was wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a great vision of Italy!
Great videos and if that’s not enough, they’re ad free. I love the into music too
I love Rick's travel guide. can't travel with out it. thanks.
I would love to sing and that church with those great acoustics.
Wish I could travel like you ❤️👍😞
This channel is heaven😍
15:42 Reverse dry humping. Rick's camera crew really have fun doing what they do. I've watched several of Rick's videos and the crew always manages to somehow sprinkle in amusing clips of amorous lovers every time. Happy travelling.
Thank you Rick.
We are planning our European trip and your travel guides are so helpful - thank you so much for giving us such wonderful views and advice - you are such a great guide with a lovely personality.
Be sure to check out lake como and the Amalfi coast
We're going this August! Can't believe we'll be in Italy! Someone slap me, this can't be a dream. Starting with a week in Venice, then Florence, lazy days in Cinque Terre, a stop in Pisa, and capped off in Rome.
how was it? :-)
Lucky dogs!!!
hope you had fun
Sounds so amazing!!!!!
Hope you can go to the south next time! Went last year and almost everyone we met, was so kind and the airbnb we stayed at.. people were so warm and felt like you made a family
None of the United States people, use to speack , like that, a so rich and correct English ... Congrats ... from Portugal !
Great to see so many people in Pisa and Lucca on their bicycles!
"Firenze.............
....una " inspiracion ....:" !
Eternamente.....................
Piza cathedral and tower magnificent cathedral city Amen blessings to a.ll that visit
Bravo, very informative video. I can’t wait to experience Italy!
Istanbul / Turkey from Hello,
A very nice video ... The city where the renaissance really started, Florence is a very historical and mysterious city. I went to Florence as a tourist attraction in 1990.
Tuscan is beautiful....
Florence a magnificent city you must visit.
Thank you, for this video!
Thank you dear Steve
Headed back to Cortona and Firenze in September 2015. Loved our stay in both last year.
Magnificent church views in Florence and towns with biblical agendas great places. Visited 1880s great days.Ann DeakinX WarwickUK
luv all ur videos...very delightful and insightful...luv europe
I love these videos so much. keep up the great work! being in ricks position is my dream. the perfect job/life
Beautiful Video! Love to visit Florence Someday!
Firenze is my favourite place in all of Italy,so close to everything by train
Firenze e' d'oro, Fiesole e' bella ! ( G.Puccini dal Gianni Schicchi ) E' proprio vero!
شكرا عالمجهود الرائع والعرض السلس والحقيقه كاننا ذهبنا الي هناك
@Johannes Liechtenauer Google translate: "Thank you for the wonderful world of effort and the smooth presentation and the fact we went there".
Awesome video Rick, will be traveling to this region this summer and I can't wait to visit for the first time.
Three cheers for Bobo!
the best content ever for me..
Steve's beautiful city
Greeting from Algeria thank You Rick
Hi thanks 👍🎄
Bravo e simpatico Rick! :)
Florence is so interesting to me. I usually hate museums with a passion because of all the walking and not being able to understand certain styles of art, because I'm not an artist. But the Renaissance art is beautiful enough to keep me interested! I never expected it. I got to see the Birth of Venus in the Uffizi in person, it was great. And the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, the cobblestone streets, the musicians playing in piazzas...unforgettable. I remember going to get pizza in the evening, and seeing some event going on every night in the piazza near my hotel. Plays, music, art. it was rainy when I went, but that added so much to the whole vibe. It was like walking right through a dreamy, romantic, Renaissance world come to life. I was so inspired that I'm writing a novel set during the Florentine Renaissance. I really wanna go back to Florence for "research" lol
My family is from Lucca, ive been 6 or so times..See? Walls do work! Lol. Great episode. Thank You!
tuscany is just a short train ride from florence but it made me feel like i was in a different world!
Life of Lin
Actually Florence *is* Tuscany, it is the capital and largest city of the region.
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Mmm, Florence is in Tuscany, it's the capital of the region.
She probably means the fields and small towns!
Rick Steves is fun at Art and travel
Eu moraria nesse lugar com o maior prazer, parabéns pelo vídeo
Going in May! Loved the video!
Iona Cummings how was it? Im going this May!
Starting music is very pleasant
My college offers a study location in Florence. I hope I'll be able to take advantage of it!
Great video
Florence is my dream.
Great job !!! Your programs shows Europe at its best. With your videos I could discover the European countries I haven't already visited. Armenian is not of the best place I have ever discovered. I hope soon you will makes a great report about Armenia. Congralations for your work.
Tank You Steve ....
Hi Florence - so friendly.
Bobo is the 🌟 of this episode
Lucca is quite beautiful. The Medici's were clever to invest in people like Boticelli and Michaelangelo
I enjoyed every piece of it, thnx :D
He's so likable : D
No wonder he likes his work... he gets to drink wine.
Great video as always!
What is that beautiful music at 5:45??!
Can someone please tell me what is the music we hear in background starting at 16:08 ? Thanks!
Don't know the name. It's some mediaeval saltarello.
Yess! I wanna know too!
@@Neldidellavittoria Found it a moment ago. It's:
Canzon per sonar septimi toni /Sacrae symphoniae, 1597/ · Giovanni Gabrieli · Symposium musicum/Miloslav Klement
I may go in July !!
Hello 😻💖Your works of your youtube clips,live youtube is very good.💕😻!!@.
Remarkable
Thanks, I wish you had listed the places properly!
Florence love church and river city
I am an artist but too old to travel to Europe. I travel vicarisly by pinting from photos. Your travéi films take me there but still photos are what I need. Are they available and how to aquire them? Regaras, Charlie
Maybe you could pause the video? There's videos on his website, just scroll down www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/florence
Charles Schull I'm currently studying in Florence and get to travel around Europe! Would be glad to send you some post cards/photos :)
Hey Charles, love you man!
What is the beautiful music playing at 1:45, when Florence is being introduced?
Sandstorm by Darude
I was asking this too! But at 5:45 time stamp. Same artist?
Saltarello II or something close to it
I want to go to that restaurant.
Hello Monica
Capital of Reinassance.