December Travel News: Enjoying Europe's Greatest Art

Europe's great masterpieces evoke gasps... or yawns. The difference: knowing their stories.

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December Issue Hi from Rick: Enjoying Europe's Greatest Art Dear Traveler, A few years ago, I found myself all alone with my favorite statue in the history of European art: Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. My film crew and I were at the Borghese Gallery in Rome to shoot an episode of my TV show, and I had some free time while they set up. We were there on a Monday (when the museum is closed to the public), and I was able to take my time appreciating the breathtaking beauty of this statue: Apollo chases the woman of his dreams. Then, the split second before he…Read more   Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces: Art for the Traveler Take a tour of European art history, with stops at Rick's 100 favorite masterpieces…Read more   Making Europe's Art Treasures Come Alive European art includes some of the most beautiful objects ever created. But let's face it…Read more   Video of the Month: Sainte-Chapelle's Dazzling Interior This jewel of a chapel, built for King Louis IX to house the Crown of Thorns, is filled…Watch the video More Travel News •  Cameron's Blog   Christmas in Switzerland •  Stockholm's Delightful Day Trips   Modern sculpture, ancient runes, and more •  App Bite of the Month   Art Appreciation for Travelers •  Forum Discussion of the Month   Chance encounters in Europe •  Shop Our Holiday Sale!   Save up to 50% storewide •  Save on Rail Passes   Discounts on Eurail and BritRail passes     About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription