Florence: Heart of the Renaissance

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we'll gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David, enjoy Botticelli's Birth of Venus, delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, appreciate Fra Angelico's serene beauty, and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance. Then we'll cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work, and eat...very well. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #florence
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  • @derekGibsoundSG
    @derekGibsoundSG3 жыл бұрын

    watching this pretending i'm traveling during this pandemic.

  • @divaskesya

    @divaskesya

    3 жыл бұрын

    same energy here

  • @tiffanyhillhouse6266

    @tiffanyhillhouse6266

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here guys, where should we go next ? Lol

  • @kansin733

    @kansin733

    3 жыл бұрын

    N lockdown

  • @wolfspirit6489

    @wolfspirit6489

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude same

  • @wolfspirit6489

    @wolfspirit6489

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tiffanyhillhouse6266 Paris?

  • @marisalombardi385
    @marisalombardi38511 ай бұрын

    The history of this city is simply unique...

  • @shubhammaurya4672

    @shubhammaurya4672

    11 ай бұрын

    Of course ❤

  • @celeste_2083
    @celeste_20834 жыл бұрын

    I am so pleased with what you did my 13 year old son loves and appreciates your work ....thank you for making it interesting for us all

  • @musicaficionado3805
    @musicaficionado38054 жыл бұрын

    I travelled to Florence years ago. My favorite city in the world by far.

  • @lakshmisudhapadavala6390

    @lakshmisudhapadavala6390

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tq very much .I can't see in my life,because of lack money.God is graceious towards me,Ican saw this vedio

  • @AJP_17

    @AJP_17

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lakshmisudhapadavala6390I hope you will manage to go, it’s truly remarkable

  • @daviddebergh254
    @daviddebergh2547 жыл бұрын

    Assassin's Creed and History class made me think about the time before ours....Rick helped me enjoy it.

  • @genehaun2874
    @genehaun2874 Жыл бұрын

    Rick I have been watching your shows for over 30 years thank you for bringing good info tv

  • @bdpsingapore
    @bdpsingapore6 жыл бұрын

    Just returned from 2 weeks in italy. Florence was my home base. I've traveled to countless cities in 30 +/- Countries. Florence is #1, hands down. I'll be going back.

  • @mubashirkarim7039
    @mubashirkarim70394 жыл бұрын

    Europe is full of great Historic work and Lush Green Scenery. Great Work Rick Steves.

  • @kedarbhide007
    @kedarbhide0072 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful episode Mr Rick, cannot thank you enough.

  • @Vladpryde
    @Vladpryde7 жыл бұрын

    That steak looked delicious, and so did that tour guide.

  • @caterinageria4784

    @caterinageria4784

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vladpryde

  • @jaydyordonez6873

    @jaydyordonez6873

    3 жыл бұрын

    😹

  • @avanivijay5240

    @avanivijay5240

    2 жыл бұрын

    bravo xd xd

  • @vanbeet5105

    @vanbeet5105

    Жыл бұрын

    Okay, I did not see that coming lol

  • @roniquebreauxjordan1302
    @roniquebreauxjordan13023 жыл бұрын

    This explaination of the Renaissance period ...art.. science...humanism 👏👏👏👏

  • @estherszalay5921
    @estherszalay59217 жыл бұрын

    Very well done, Rick Steves is always enjoyable. Thank you.

  • @joseppi2382
    @joseppi23822 жыл бұрын

    Rick I love your shows they are wonderful you take us to Europe and show everyone the culture ,I and I'm sure others would know nothing of these places if not for your shows ,you are the best !

  • @interrobot1
    @interrobot19 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick Steves! Nobody does it better than you.

  • @soumyayadav7001
    @soumyayadav70013 жыл бұрын

    Cosimo and Lorenzo de Medici to thank for this

  • @mikeriley4622
    @mikeriley46223 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rick, well done

  • @emilymajeski8809
    @emilymajeski88096 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for a comprehensive but short sweet video on the Renaissance to show my Humanities students and this one delivers. My students actually watch and pay attention to it because it's easy for them to follow and the way you deliver the information is really engaging and interesting.

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Emily

  • @annettepartida9213
    @annettepartida92132 жыл бұрын

    I've traveled a lot, and I do know that Asia is the new age continent. Hong Kong is today's world city, and it is soulless. What I love about Europe, that Asia will never have, are the great free ideas behinds its art. It was a special place when craftsmen and thinkers dedicated the best parts of themselves to the greater cause of awakening the spirit of their fellow human. This was absolutely inspiring to watch, and you've convinced me to live there. I'm a writer, and I would be honored to walk the streets the first modern world pioneers did.

  • @SayaBeast

    @SayaBeast

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen the art of Ancient Korea, India, China, Malaysia and Japan? It's less the culture of Asia that's soulless, but the trend of modern architecture that can seem empty. Modern European cities are just as dry, cultureless and soulless.

  • @tsultrimocean7200
    @tsultrimocean72003 жыл бұрын

    What a great tour of Florence! This man is a tour guide who has perfected his craft as well as the great masters of the renaissances with his indepth knowledge, research and love of exploration. Thank you Sir.

  • @JoelyPera
    @JoelyPera6 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steves is too lit.

  • @TherealLRx

    @TherealLRx

    4 жыл бұрын

    ayyyyyyeeee

  • @MuriloHng
    @MuriloHng Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful place! Wish we had some places like this here in South America.

  • @juliewarrington4247
    @juliewarrington42473 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite cites after Rome.

  • @aris1956
    @aris19565 жыл бұрын

    5:50 It's unbelievable .... when you stay in front of this masterpiece, you'll be amazed ! And you wonder how a human being can create all this from a huge piece of marble ! What a great artist !!

  • @lewistaylor2858

    @lewistaylor2858

    4 жыл бұрын

    then you think that the Romans and Greeks made thousands of them...

  • @AJ-bs7mk

    @AJ-bs7mk

    10 ай бұрын

    @@lewistaylor2858 La

  • @bradzaruba9686
    @bradzaruba96866 жыл бұрын

    A group of 16 are preparing for a trip to Florence, Venice and Rome. We are so fortunate to get a sneak peak at all three thanks to Rick Steves. Thanks so much for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @alex734you

    @alex734you

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you managed to visit Italy before the virus!

  • @borneandayak6725
    @borneandayak67256 жыл бұрын

    What i love about thi video : short talking and very informative....

  • @larryjones-emery807
    @larryjones-emery8072 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Rick. I have enjoyed your work for years. It informs and comforts me.

  • @savana9507
    @savana95076 жыл бұрын

    I actually bought the Firenze card myself, the one they recommend that gets you into everything! It was your recommendation! I actually have your book on Florence and wish i had gotten one for each of the cities I am going to in Italy in a couple weeks. I have always been in love with Florence and the history and art of it! Medici were amazing ppl who allowed artists to freely grow. Thank you so much for these! I did not know you had videos and found you by accident...a very good accident! I have already subscribed. I will be going to Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome and Pompeii Naples area. Watching your other videos now haha.

  • @kakhak
    @kakhak8 ай бұрын

    Outstanding!

  • @natividadmariano2281
    @natividadmariano22812 жыл бұрын

    I like this history of European countries by writer Rick Steves , I know I will never see or travel to these European countries in person but watching Rick Steves travels I feel I am there with his travels , love it so much , so intellectual

  • @Agothygoth
    @Agothygoth3 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steves travel show are so good and I love the music they pick for the background. Great job ☺️.

  • @VineetaSinghVerma
    @VineetaSinghVerma7 ай бұрын

    Rick Steve's Europe!

  • @juneyhubilla7149
    @juneyhubilla71492 жыл бұрын

    sir , u deserve a 10 mil subs.

  • @wakeupscreaming9883
    @wakeupscreaming98835 жыл бұрын

    Was Rick Steve the first "influencer" to get free stays in hotels and travel, before Instagram models and KZread stars did?

  • @hugolafhugolaf

    @hugolafhugolaf

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope he doesn't, because any travel blogger that gets freebies loses all credibility.

  • @AstarionWifey

    @AstarionWifey

    3 жыл бұрын

    No he paid for everything out of pocket How he saves is by going for hostels or Air BnBs vs huge hotel chains

  • @AlonsoRules

    @AlonsoRules

    2 жыл бұрын

    because he recommends only a few hotels, he can probably get some discount through being a regular customer

  • @MySafetyman
    @MySafetyman9 жыл бұрын

    These documentaries that Rick Steves has done are wonderful. Too bad my daughter had not seen these You Tube videos prior to her College Study Aboard in Florence, Italy for 3 college semesters (17 weeks, 16 weeks and 16 weeks) Aug. 2013 to Dec. 2014 at Lorenzo de Medici Institute. Watching these videos only enhances the photos my daughter took and my imagination as if I were there visiting and seeing these beautiful - glorious sites. Thanks Rick !!!

  • @Neaveso1
    @Neaveso16 жыл бұрын

    I'm sitting in Antico Ristoro Di Cambi right now watching this video!

  • @sonalvyas2592
    @sonalvyas25923 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve and the team for such great coverage of art and culture of renaissance, my favorite

  • @coosettem2045
    @coosettem20456 жыл бұрын

    From a small Italian community in 15th century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity, and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power ruthlessly. They would also ignite the most important cultural and artisitc revolution in Western Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire. This was due to The Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance. The European Renaissance. But the forces of change the Medici helped unleash would one day topple their ordered world.

  • @shannonbowman5990
    @shannonbowman59908 ай бұрын

    for beautiful sweet Florence

  • @vonlossberg
    @vonlossberg8 жыл бұрын

    I saw David with my little binoculars! I could see every vein and muscle. There was quite a bit of dust on David too. I loved the ones that were being born from the rocks, you could see all his chip marks. There was the most delicious gelato. The Duomo was breathtaking when you were in there. Up in the dome was a painting of angels and demons. The Uffici was magnificent. The master's paintings. I enjoyed seeing the big one that was unfinished by Da Vinci. It was the brown underpainting! The gold doors of paradise was a mindblower. Statues everywhere. What a blessing to have been able to see everything.

  • @violetv4197

    @violetv4197

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Christine Von Lossberg Oh wow beautiful , you are really lucky

  • @vonlossberg

    @vonlossberg

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I really was, it was a sight to see. Hope you can go one day too!

  • @violetv4197

    @violetv4197

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** yes its my dream....

  • @davideascaniovisconti-borg459

    @davideascaniovisconti-borg459

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Christine Von Lossberg The beauty of Florence is shocking. Also for we italians. Luckily, we have a lot of cities with a beautiful "centro storico" but Florence is really incomparable. For me, even better than Venice. But Rome is better than both (sorry but the Capital is my city, i can't forswear lol).

  • @vonlossberg

    @vonlossberg

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Davide..so happy you commented. Very nice. I have been lucky and have seen much of Italy. I broke my baby toe so I didn't get to see Rome..such a shame. I went to the Todi hospital. Beautiful little town on the hill. I went to Lucca, Pisa, Venice and many more I can't think right now! Anyway. I love it there so much and the Italians too..so kind and beautiful. Maybe one day I will see Rome..my dream.

  • @salamander981
    @salamander9816 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great film Rick. I visit Florence, Rome & Siena this year and these films whet my appetite so much. Thank you.

  • @souvikbhattacharya7158
    @souvikbhattacharya7158 Жыл бұрын

    Speechless

  • @giovanna5809
    @giovanna5809 Жыл бұрын

    Just great!!!!

  • @dydp1
    @dydp17 жыл бұрын

    Wow Great moves Steve, keep it up, proud of you

  • @DarkAngelEU

    @DarkAngelEU

    7 жыл бұрын

    D'you watch H3 by any chance?

  • @dydp1

    @dydp1

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Google made me do it Papa bless

  • @marcocardamone8347

    @marcocardamone8347

    7 жыл бұрын

    Come on son his first name is Rick your memez are wack son

  • @dydp1

    @dydp1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Papa Cardamoney first names are informal, this man is a god

  • @bigbear7264

    @bigbear7264

    7 жыл бұрын

    jamming truuu bro

  • @marinamori124
    @marinamori1248 жыл бұрын

    Rick, what a beautiful and well narrated video you made... Thank you!! I have been to Florence several times and I never get tired of seeing back streets and paintings I missed when I was there.

  • @redapple2752
    @redapple27522 жыл бұрын

    I'm a first year art history student and between boring classes, this video cheered me up enough to continue my misery and study afterwards. University is always a disappointment somehow. Sometimes you have to take responsibility to educate yourself.

  • @sheruffa6032
    @sheruffa60328 жыл бұрын

    We would need another reinassance!

  • @Edress786
    @Edress7865 жыл бұрын

    I miss Florence, Italy I had a great time.

  • @johannareichel2022
    @johannareichel2022 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice video❤. Love Italy

  • @katkootairaqia
    @katkootairaqia8 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. So glad this well documented video increased my knowledge about Florence and the Renaissance so beneficial for my assignment. Thanks a lot!!

  • @andreagonzalez-ey8ql
    @andreagonzalez-ey8ql2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video l congratule you friend 👏😍

  • @zxc9884761
    @zxc98847618 жыл бұрын

    I love the music you put into this particular video!

  • @luizronconi
    @luizronconi8 жыл бұрын

    Hello Rick! I'm Luiz, and I´d like to thank you! It´s amazing what you did!!! In May 2016 I'm going to Florence, Rome and Venice!!! I'm from São Paulo (Brazil). It will be unforgettable!!! Thank you

  • @romanobenini3331

    @romanobenini3331

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don t come only in Roma Venice And Florence ! A lot of people And groups of tourists around . It s better to vist also more quiet places And other beautiful cities ! In these three cities there is only the 20% of italian art And culture . It s Important : it s better visit Italia alone o with a small group !!!

  • @propriono

    @propriono

    7 жыл бұрын

    Luiz Ronconi so how has been your trip?

  • @narminbunyatova6934
    @narminbunyatova69347 жыл бұрын

    My lovely city Florence, I want to visit again and again. I could live there :)

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15082 жыл бұрын

    Florence reviewed again on 1st June 2021.The Renascence art seen in museums :and in gardens of rich people’s gardens.A great city to stay in great holidays in this marvellous city..The doors of the Greberto cathedrals doors magnificent.Traditional art found in the backstreet s a good side trip.Thanks Rick fo4 this session.

  • @dafnienyapi1526
    @dafnienyapi15268 жыл бұрын

    I definitely enjoyed visiting Florence last week! Climbed up to the top of the Duomo and just fell in love with the city!

  • @joemoschetta1541

    @joemoschetta1541

    5 жыл бұрын

    you should marry an italian and move to italy

  • @giasoricci3751

    @giasoricci3751

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@joemoschetta1541 I want to marry her! But I don't live in Firenze sigh sigh

  • @austinkonchira1568
    @austinkonchira1568 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Highly informative

  • @lauraitalia277
    @lauraitalia2779 жыл бұрын

    I am very lucky to say I been there. Love the walk ways of the whole Town. Bellisima Cita.

  • @robertorodriguez-ry3sz
    @robertorodriguez-ry3sz7 жыл бұрын

    Love to visit Florence,, Lovely.

  • @ajaisingh5135
    @ajaisingh51359 жыл бұрын

    A big thank you, as we as a family visited, Firenze last week , a listening your live video guide, we can say with full conviction , that it became a lifetime experience , Thank you Steve Ricks. We recommend it like a class room description with no exception .

  • @vanizakMo
    @vanizakMo7 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy all your travel videos! I'm studying in Florence right now and this was so informational!!

  • @GASBAGSMike
    @GASBAGSMike9 жыл бұрын

    Excellent cultural tour of Florence - thank you

  • @abhisheknabar1185
    @abhisheknabar11855 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Rick Steves. They are so thoughtfully & tastefully made. Good job! Keep it up & Thank you so much.

  • @ivyong66

    @ivyong66

    2 жыл бұрын

    I say so, thx

  • @jessicashowalter6475
    @jessicashowalter647510 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I've consulted many videos, articles and books (including yours) to help me plan and prepare for my trip to Italy this summer. This is just the kind of video I was looking for!

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jessica

  • @andresalmonte4772
    @andresalmonte47723 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Steve. Grazie mille

  • @jelenadjordjevic981
    @jelenadjordjevic9815 жыл бұрын

    Florence is so cool

  • @MarcusLeepapi
    @MarcusLeepapi9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick for you many shows. Yes, I have watched you so much on our PBS Channel in Chicago. Our WTTW Channel 11. Also, thank you coming here to Chicago and showing your shows here..

  • @bluesky6028
    @bluesky60289 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I really enjoy all the information about the Renaissance :))

  • @Richard2003
    @Richard20037 жыл бұрын

    I was there last summer. What a wonderful experience!!

  • @joycefroney6162
    @joycefroney61622 жыл бұрын

    Visited years ago. Thank you for the beautiful refresher video.

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15083 жыл бұрын

    Florence A marvellous magnificent place love museum’s Renaissance shouts out the new and I agree that renaissance art fabulous.Trip enjoyed in 1980.thanks Rick for your reviews .

  • @gennarodeconcilio
    @gennarodeconcilio3 жыл бұрын

    Great job Rick! Thanks for sharing 💪🏽

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf3 жыл бұрын

    Watching this, it seems like the days of travelling normally are such a distant memory, and are a long time away too.

  • @ahmedibrahimhassanhajiali
    @ahmedibrahimhassanhajiali5 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steve's videos are standard of quality, no flattering.

  • @ciarandevaney385

    @ciarandevaney385

    Ай бұрын

    Rick steves is a real wordsmith.

  • @Engel888
    @Engel8883 жыл бұрын

    Amazing show. Really enjoyed it from cold, wet lockdown London

  • @pikiwiki
    @pikiwiki4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Informative without being preachy and compact. A nice achievement.

  • @normidausman8260
    @normidausman82603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @mankokennewick5802
    @mankokennewick58023 жыл бұрын

    My dream vacation

  • @faysalyounis4676
    @faysalyounis46768 жыл бұрын

    Good work ♡ Enjoy watching like direct involved ...

  • @cal3y386
    @cal3y3862 жыл бұрын

    My favorite episode 👍👍

  • @superragnbalheresalam5592
    @superragnbalheresalam55924 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video

  • @phimien2426
    @phimien24262 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!beautiful video!

  • @bluesque9687
    @bluesque9687Ай бұрын

    How art and science can be combined to create beauty?? The vid is nice but intellectually you are a simpleton! Appreciate your boldness-- you are no Andrew Graham Dixon, but you are still at ease!

  • @travelguidesbabboaroundthe6173
    @travelguidesbabboaroundthe61736 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Florence!

  • @brothermarkpatta7073
    @brothermarkpatta70734 жыл бұрын

    Really thank you🙏💕 sooo much sir.. This video

  • @shannonbowman5990
    @shannonbowman59908 ай бұрын

    Thankful 😊

  • @danicacosic909
    @danicacosic9092 жыл бұрын

    Firencs, dolazimo!, ♥️

  • @thetrickster9885
    @thetrickster98852 жыл бұрын

    One day.....I will visit these cities to pay my respects!

  • @michaelziggiotto1164
    @michaelziggiotto11645 жыл бұрын

    I love Florence!!😀

  • @rr7firefly
    @rr7firefly6 жыл бұрын

    The cultural patrimony of every human being. When someone is immersed in Florence's townscape (actually on its streets and piazzas) one can feel the glory of the city and the Renaissance.

  • @cuntadeinstrolegh5270
    @cuntadeinstrolegh52708 жыл бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @juliamatina973
    @juliamatina9735 күн бұрын

    go rick!

  • @simone222
    @simone2225 жыл бұрын

    My favourite city in Italy

  • @anikyt7570
    @anikyt75707 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful ... curious to know how sudden cultural change occurs which cause human mind explotion towards progress

  • @Aztec73
    @Aztec7321 күн бұрын

    This was a nice episode. I hope that I can visit Florence someday.🇮🇹 🙂 23:31

  • @Blodwen0404
    @Blodwen040410 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this well documented presentation ... 🇮🇹

  • @ariadne3838
    @ariadne38389 жыл бұрын

    Lovely. Florence--most elegant and refined...

  • @vivianedebie2284
    @vivianedebie22844 жыл бұрын

    Super beau merci

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Viviane

  • @monikaforde7807
    @monikaforde78076 жыл бұрын

    This helped me a lot with my Italian presentation about Florence. Thank you, Rick! Greetings from Norway

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Monika

  • @LucaJDLee
    @LucaJDLee3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the edifying work. I happened to find this clip after I had finished my article on "Formation and Deconstruction of the Western Canon" (in Korean), and added the link to it for reference.

  • @mariebarth1924
    @mariebarth19247 жыл бұрын

    A great video to watch, making florence come to life thanks you.

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Marie

  • @mariebarth1924

    @mariebarth1924

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasfrohwitter hi

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mariebarth1924 it's nice to hear from you, how are you enjoying your spare time?

  • @mariebarth1924

    @mariebarth1924

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasfrohwitter don’t hv much spare time but it’s going good thanks how about u

  • @Thomasfrohwitter

    @Thomasfrohwitter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mariebarth1924 I love everything about the outdoors including traveling and reading books on political economy my favorite flower is Red Tulip and yellow is my favorite color I'm from Ohio US and you?