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.
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
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 !
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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.
Proud to be from Tuscany.
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
Medici family is a blessing to Europe and the world at large.
Lica a great majestic monitory and bell tower great historic religious tours trips,Thanks RICK FOR YOUR TOURS.Ann Deakin Warwick HK
Florence is literally a dream.
or a nightmare for the locals
Blessings Mr. Rick Steves 😻🙏😇
Rick, You are to be thanked for by your amazing efforts, as these masterpieces are nurturing many worldwide.
Gotta like Rick Steves. Seems like a nice guy. I love all his travel videos.
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
Feel like learning history from my favorite History teacher!
Rick steve has the best travel video compared to all youtube travel bloggers these days
😂I'm sitting in Florence and watching this. Thanks Steve your presentations are marvellous. ❤
Florence Renaissance is beautifully narrated by Steve
Thank you for this wonderful video!
"Firenze.............
....una " inspiracion ....:" !
Eternamente.....................
My Favorite City in the World!
Rick Stein is the best traveller ❤
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
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 !
I admire Ricks exquisite talent of talking about arts simply and straight to the core way.
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
Thank you Rick.
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.
Brought back so many wonderful memories! Thanks! 😄
Wish I could travel like you ❤️👍😞
Piza cathedral and tower magnificent cathedral city Amen blessings to a.ll that visit
None of the United States people, use to speack , like that, a so rich and correct English ... Congrats ... from Portugal !
Magnificent views church loved it Ian revelation Padua and magic towns
Magnificent church views in Florence and towns with biblical agendas great places. Visited 1880s great days.Ann DeakinX WarwickUK
Wonderful travel video of Florence, we visited in late 2017 and fell in love with the place. Thank you Florence
Assolutamente un meraviglioso documentario , grazie!
Si Belisimo!
Europe is full of great Historic work and Lush Green Scenery. Great Work Rick Steves.
Florence a great medieval,city great memory’s Ann Deakin tours Majestic place .Enjoyed my tour in 197/8/9/s great times.
I would love to sing and that church with those great acoustics.
Great videos and if that’s not enough, they’re ad free. I love the into music too
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.
Superbe this épisode thanks mr. Rick😯😯😯💖💖
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!!
Rick is the best!
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
Florence a magnificent city you must visit.
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.
Thank you dear Steve
Great to see so many people in Pisa and Lucca on their bicycles!
Rick, this was wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a great vision of Italy!
Influencers don’t hold a candle to Rick Steve
Tuscan is beautiful....
Thank you, for this video!
Bravo, very informative video. I can’t wait to experience Italy!
I love Rick's travel guide. can't travel with out it. thanks.
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
Headed back to Cortona and Firenze in September 2015. Loved our stay in both last year.
This channel is heaven😍
Firenze is my favourite place in all of Italy,so close to everything by train
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
Steve's beautiful city
My family is from Lucca, ive been 6 or so times..See? Walls do work! Lol. Great episode. Thank You!
My college offers a study location in Florence. I hope I'll be able to take advantage of it!
Lucca is quite beautiful. The Medici's were clever to invest in people like Boticelli and Michaelangelo
Beautiful Video! Love to visit Florence Someday!
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".
Hi Florence - so friendly.
luv all ur videos...very delightful and insightful...luv europe
Starting music is very pleasant
Hi thanks 👍🎄
Florence is my dream.
Great video
the best content ever for me..
Greeting from Algeria thank You Rick
Awesome video Rick, will be traveling to this region this summer and I can't wait to visit for the first time.
Hello 😻💖Your works of your youtube clips,live youtube is very good.💕😻!!@.
Bravo e simpatico Rick! :)
I love these videos so much. keep up the great work! being in ricks position is my dream. the perfect job/life
Going in May! Loved the video!
Iona Cummings how was it? Im going this May!
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
Eu moraria nesse lugar com o maior prazer, parabéns pelo vídeo
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!
Tank You Steve ....
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.
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.
Bobo is the 🌟 of this episode
Three cheers for Bobo!
I want to go to that restaurant.
Hello Monica
Capital of Reinassance.
I may go in July !!
Remarkable
Florence love church and river city
No wonder he likes his work... he gets to drink wine.
nice history
Yes but, Italy is also Sicily and the other territories!
I think italy is the most artistic country in Europe.
remove "I think"
First Italy, second France, third Spain ;)
Spain has more artistic places recogniced by Unesco than France.
it's a fact, not an opinion
Italy has70% of all the art in the world!!!
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!
I enjoyed every piece of it, thnx :D
He's so likable : D
Tipsy tower!
Great video as always!
After David fought Goliath he danced in a loin cloth praising God. He never was naked that was the minimum he wore.
Great video