After a lifetime of exploring Europe - and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration - Rick Steves shares his reasons why. About two hours from bustling Milan and touristy Venice is Verona — a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Travel information for Europe's best destinations across 25+ countries. Exploring a region called the Veneto, we'll visit Padova and Verona before finishing in Ravenna. Traces of the past hide between the bottles — ask Beverly to tell you the story (closed Mon). see our FAQ. Do you like it? Chafing under Venetian rule for four centuries seemed only to sharpen Padova's independent spirit. Valeria: Grappa is made out of seeds, skins, and stems of the wine. What's grappa made out of? We were met just outside the old city wall by our local guide, Valeria, who skillfully took us through this ancient Roman city. Rick: Valeria, scusi — in Italian, how do you say, "Grappa helps you make friends?" Padova's old town, even when crowded with today's students, has a colonnaded Old World elegance. Rick Steves, Edmonds, Washington. By placing their hand on his tomb while saying a silent prayer, pilgrims show devotion to Anthony and feel the saint's presence. His people, with their voluminous, deeply creased robes, are as sturdy and massive as Greek statues. Locals can tell the month by the seasonal selections — strawberries and white asparagus? Travel with Rick on this video guide to Italy and find out what to do on your next trip. And, like a centerpiece on the far wall, is The Last Judgment. The mortadella (Italian-style baloney — not a high-end meat) was served with black truffle. For nearly 800 years pilgrims have flocked here to venerate the tomb of St. Anthony of Padova. Video: Watch Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna, an episode of the Rick Steves' Europe TV show. Italians love to talk about food. And it remains a market to this day. Four hundred years ago, the great scientist Galileo — notorious for disagreeing with the Church's views on science — enjoyed that academic freedom. After spritzing, it's time for feasting. During medieval times, this stone canopy held the scales used by merchants. Over the centuries, crowds of up to 25,000 spectators have filled this place: cheering Roman gladiator battles, medieval executions, and modern plays — including Verona's popular summer opera festival. Everything sparkles with colorful Bible scenes told with a sixth-century exuberance. Medieval Italian cities were often dominated by a single powerful family. Wallpapered with Giotto's beautifully preserved cycle of frescoes, the glorious chapel — painted in about the year 1300 — depicts the lives of Jesus and Mary. Franklin: La mamma, OK. A two-hour train ride takes us through the lush Po River Valley, just south of the Veneto, to Ravenna. His church of San Vitale stands as a sanctuary of order in the midst of all that chaos. [It's good! People have gathered here since Roman times, when this was a forum. Plan your own trip or take one of Rick's value-packed European tours and vacations. These relics befit the saint who couldn't stop teaching, preaching, and praying. It's been hanging here for four centuries — likely a souvenir brought home from the Orient by spice traders. Giotto, considered the first modern painter, painted scenes that were more realistic and human than anything that had been done for a thousand years. John the Evangelist spreads his arms wide and shrieks, his cries echoed by anguished angels above. For a better love life. Hotel Verona is convenient as it is a short walk from the train station. Same wine. (photo: Rick Steves) Verona's Roman arena is an impressive sight, with much of the stonework still intact. Giotto's storytelling style is straightforward, and anyone with a knowledge of the Bible can read the chapel like a picture book. We don't say, "Oh, my god, we're going to go have an aperitivo, it's going to be a fun night," we're just like, "Hey, I'm in Piazza dei Signori. The shorter Best of Italy guidebook focuses on Italy's top destinations and sights, is in full color, and is updated every other year. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made Verona a household word. Woman: Aperitivo, you know? Their gestures are simple but expressive: Arm raised shows anger, head tilted down says dejection, arms flung out indicate anguish, and a tender kiss? Once she can break free of Giancarlo's perhaps over-friendly embrace, my friend Valeria helps translate Oreste's grappa wisdom. I don't know if all of this love is related to the Romeo and Juliet hype — or if it's just the natural high that comes from living in such a joyful and connected place. Browse and sample and clown around with Oreste. And what's with this whale's rib? Construction of this impressive Romanesque/Gothic church (with its Byzantine-style domes) started immediately after St. Anthony's death in 1231. Is this part of… As pilgrims have done for centuries, visitors marvel. Yet the Eastern half of the empire, ruled from dazzling Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), has morphed into Byzantium, and becomes the pinnacle of civilization. Naples, Italy: The Birthplace of Pizza Like peacocks, the young and nubile spread their wings across the wide sidewalk promenade, made broad by the town's Venetian overloads in the 17th century so the town's beautiful people could see and be seen in all their finery. Venice: City of Dreams - Video - Rick Steves' Europe For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, see our FAQ . The well-preserved amphitheater — the third largest in the Roman world — dates from the first century AD and still retains most of its original stone. Get YouTube Premium Get YouTube TV Best of YouTube Music Sports Gaming ... VOLTERRA on Italy's Great Hill Towns by Rick Steves by VolterraTelevision. Despite the Church's strict ban on autopsies, more than 300 students would pack this theater to watch professors dissect human cadavers (the bodies of criminals from another town). Lovers of early-Renaissance art come to Padua just to gaze at the remarkable frescoes by Giotto in the Scrovegni Chapel. With that said, Verona is a wonderful place to wander, relax and enjoy "the sweetness of doing nothing" after the intensity of Florence. This historic enoteca was once the private chapel of the archbishop of Verona. The Roman Empire has fallen in the West, barbarians have sacked the city of Rome, and Europe is falling into the Dark Ages. This is the perfect opportunity for a traveler to grab a drink, strike up a conversation, and become part of the scene. Woman: Well, there's two different kinds of spritz. Calmly isolated from the action is Enrico Scrovegni, who paid for all this art in an attempt to gain forgiveness for the sins of his wealthy and greedy father. Early in the evening the stalls are gone and the piazzas become community gathering places. And you stop and say, "Oh, let's have a drink together," and that's just normal. “Italians love to talk about food. In its heyday the island of Venice ruled a huge empire, and that included a good part of the Italian mainland — a region called the "Veneto." Rick Steves takes a walk with his girlfriend, Shelley Bryan Wee, and her two dogs, Gracie and Jackson, in downtown Edmonds. Despite the romantic fiction, the town is packed with genuine history. Just as the Medici family ruled Florence, this castle is a reminder that the Scaligeri family ran the city of Verona back in the 14th century. The whale's rib, hanging from an archway for 500 years, was a souvenir brought home from the Orient by spice traders. It was exquisite. Still, busloads of tourists gaze at the almost believable balcony, scribble a valentine on the walls, and take part in the tradition of rubbing the breast of Juliet's statue. Ravenna is on the tourist map for one reason: its 1,500-year-old churches, decorated with best-in-the-West Byzantine mosaics. Rick: Oreste helps you make friends. That's — that's the answer to everything. Can you imagine having the beautiful food with no beautiful wine? High above the altar, Christ is in heaven — sitting on a celestial orb — overseeing creation, symbolized by the green earth below his feet. Enoteca Cangrande is enthusiastically run by Giuliano and Corrina, who enjoy turning people on to great, well-matched food and wine. This was allowed by the government and Church as long as the cadavers were convicted foreign criminals. Around him, demons torture the damned in a scene right out of The Inferno by Dante...who happened to be Giotto's friend. Right now, my love story is all about food, and I'm joining local friends for dinner at Enoteca Can Grande. We stayed at the Giulietta y Romeo Hotel - a few steps away from the Roman Arena and an easy walk from the train station. Valeria: Yes, yes. Valeria: La grappa aiuta faca de amici. Even amid a pandemic that has hit the travel industry hard, Steves … They also offer a junior version at lunch for half the price: a pasta and your choice of salad or dessert. One of my happiest memories from a recent trip is eating with my friend Franklin at Enoteca Can Grande, where we let the chef, Giuliano, bring us whatever he wanted. Franklin: Rick, salute. Caring love. All the full length Rick Steves Europe PBS Episodes that I could find. Padova's vast 13th-century Palazzo della Ragione — once the town's medieval law court — now hosts a sprawling market. Explore Europe with Rick Steves, best-selling travel author and host of public television's "Rick Steves' Europe" and public radio's "Travel with Rick Steves." Padova ("Padua" in English) is famed for its venerable university, precious Giotto frescoes, and pilgrim-packed Basilica. Rick: Oreste helps you make friends. Then came the best polenta I'd ever tasted, with anchovies. Everything you need is here. As it turns out, anchovies and polenta are a "good marriage." The shorter Rick Steves Best of Italy guidebook focuses on Italy's top destinations and sights, is in full color, and is updated every other year. Friar Anthony of Padua, "Christ's perfect follower and a tireless preacher of the Gospel," is buried here. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, Travel with Rick on this video guide to Venice, Italy and find out what to do on your next trip. Woman: Yes, it's always like, you know, you're going back home, and you come here, and you look around, and you always see your friends. It wouldn't be the right thing. A fountain has bubbled here for 2,000 years. Sooner or later, those wandering Verona's streets will be flushed into a very crowded courtyard. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ― Gustave Flaubert. Friends gather around the new grad and the pranks begin. Access to Palazzo Bò is by a mostly underwhelming 45-minute guided tour, but tour does Europe's first great Anatomy Theater (from 1594). We're starting here in Padova. Ravenna is a charming if underwhelming town of 140,000 with a fascinating history, and some of Italy's most amazing art treasures. Franklin: Italian men who adore cooking will always refer to "la mamma," their mother. YouTube Stats Summary / User Statistics for Rick Steves' Europe (2020-12-26 - 2021-01-08) Rick Steves » In Italy, ‘A Good Restaurant Should Come With a Bed’ Rick Steves: On a great meal -- and an even better dinner conversation -- in Verona, Italy Join us today as we sit down for a delicious meal at a classic little mom-and-pop restaurant in Verona, Italy.Watch my complete TV episode about Italy’s V But you're still just a BEEP...go BEEP yourself, go BEEP yourself!"). Rick: A little bit. I'm not in Venice, but it feels like Venice…just without the canals. Standing here, we can witness a culture suddenly lurching forward out of antiquity and into the Middle Ages. The city is so famous for love that it gets countless letters addressed simply to "Juliet, Verona, Italy." To protect the paintings from excess humidity, only 25 people are allowed in the chapel at a time, and prepaid reservations are required — it's wise to reserve at least two days in advance. Rick Steves' My Way Tour-2: Home Venice Verona Lake Como The Cinque Terre Florence Siena Assisi Rome Epilogue - More than a Vacation Our Verona Highlights “Travel makes one modest. Facing the emperor is his wife Theodora and her entourage. Nicknamed "the brain of the Veneto," it was founded in 1222, one of the first in Europe. And, by building their tombs on pillars, they made sure they'd be looked up to…even in death. And the side chapel containing St. Anthony's tomb is a Renaissance masterpiece from 1500. Like the rest of the Veneto, Padova was ruled by Venice from the 15th century until Napoleon came — at about 1800. One of Christianity's the most popular shrines to one of the most popular saints, the basilica was begun a year after Anthony died, in 1232, and is filled with magnificent art. But it is outside the city walls and lacking in charm. It’s in their DNA.”From time to time, we share a random video clip to fuel your travel dreams. Season 8 Episode 8 | 25m 4s | Video has closed captioning. centuries old town of VERONA. Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. Rick: Extreme wine. Franklin: Absolutely, yes, sure. In italiano? Man: You always see somebody. This funky wine-and-grappa bar is still run by Oreste (with his Chicagoan wife, Beverly) like a 1970s, old-style enoteca. Gracing the high altar are a group of bronze statues by the Renaissance master Donatello — the Crucifixion and Mary, with Padova's favorite saints. Christ oversees the action as the saved, on his right, emerge grateful from their graves…and the damned, on his left, are just kicking off a hellish eternity. Rick: Not too much. It would be like being at La Fenice, the opera, first row, and being in bad company, someone who doesn't appreciate opera music and would prefer rock music, let's say. A woman tells me that her husband is her mezza mela — half an apple. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on European travel. Rick Steves with family (Photo: Pinterest) Because of his unsuccessful marriage, his fans professed him as gay. For dessert: a plate of voluptuous slices of cheese. Posted on April 22, 2007 December 2, 2013 by Rick Steves Stars Not Crossed in Today’s Verona Last night I was in Verona, strolling after dinner through a multigenerational sea of people on a wide sidewalk promenade. And Verona has its share of excellent eateries. Juliet's Balcony. And, if Romeo and Juliet had existed and were still alive, they'd recognize much of their "hometown.". I loved the Roman ruins and marble sidewalks. Rick: So it goes back to your childhood. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian then brings order and stability to this part of Europe, making Ravenna the westernmost pillar of his realm. If you don't need world-class sights, this town is a joy. Woman: Mmm, true. Satan is a grotesque ogre munching on sinners. But, alas, a visit here has nothing to do with those two star-crossed lovers, and Juliet never lived in this house. You'll end up at Piazza Erbe, Verona's market square, where vendors come to slice and sell whatever's in season. Until next time, keep on travelin'. Do you want to drop by before I go home and have a bite to eat?" These frescoes are considered by many to be a precursor of the Renaissance to come. In The Deposition, Jesus has been taken down off the cross, and his followers weep and wail over his lifeless body. Mthe walk back and forth into the city takes you along a busy street. (If you'll be staying overnight in Padua or parking a car, consider paying a little extra for a Padova Card). It's known for having the freshest and greatest selection of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. He called the 18 years spent on the faculty here the best years of his life. Next stop: Verona. See the Travel Details above for recommendations highlighted in bold, excerpted from Rick's guidebooks. Rick: So wine is made out of grape juice. And they're getting even busier, thanks to the movie Letters to Juliet, about a girl (Amanda Seyfried) who finds a letter while visiting the House of Juliet and travels through Italy to help reunite the author with her lost love. After a sculptor replaced them, locals dubbed her "Verona's Madonna.". A modest dress code is enforced. Today Piazza Erbe is for the locals, who start their evening with an aperitivo here. A unique ritual is the post-graduation roast. Their star offering is a set menu that's a festival of antipasti treats, an imaginative pasta, your choice of a meat or fish course, and dessert. This remarkable theater is an example of the importance placed on science during the Renaissance. And running things here on earth is Emperor Justinian — sporting both a halo and a crown to show he's leader of both the Church and the state. The scene has changed little over the centuries, as merchants artfully display their goods. The former dancer who became his mistress, then empress, is decked out in jewels and pearls and carries a chalice to consecrate the new church. Rick: So it's the leftover material after the wine process. At the top of the arch, the circle with the monogram of Christ (I for Jesus and X for Christ) symbolizes perfection and eternity. Venice sits near the top of the Adriatic Sea. This had to be done in a "don't ask, don't tell" kind of way, because the Roman Catholic Church only started allowing the teaching of anatomy through dissection in the late 1800s. Yet each were created by artists of the same generation. Padova's Scrovegni Chapel, with its precious 14th-century Giotto frescoes, is one of Italy's most beloved art treasures. It's in their DNA. Ciao. It's a trendy scene, as young Veronans fill the bars to enjoy their refreshing spritz drinks, olives, and chips. Then friends sing the catchy but obscene local university anthem, reminding their newly esteemed friend not to get too stuffy. Rick Steves Italy, the complete guide, offers more coverage of more destinations in a mostly black-and-white format, and is updated annually. North Italy is grappa country, and Oreste, who runs this bar, introduces the local firewater with a passion clearly shared by a couple of his regulars. As a mark of his universal appeal and importance in the medieval Church, he was sainted within a year of his death. Remnants of the town's illustrious past — chips of Roman columns, medieval reliefs, fine old facades, and fossils in marble — are scattered among modern-day fancy shop windows. I'm popping into a wine bar to learn about grappa. Corso Porta Borsari was the main drag of Roman Verona. The artichokes are in season, and I'm working up an appetite in the north of Italy: It's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. If these ornate family tombs are any indication, the Scaligeri had no problem with self-esteem. All creation swirls around Christ as the sacrificial lamb, supported by four angels. You can sit on a quiet street or in a plush little dining area inside. Valeria: Exactly, exactly. As I held the warm and happy tire of my full tummy, I thought about how Italians live life with abandon — and how they enjoy their food. Floating above the arch, two angels hold rays of sun. Its charming lanes are lined with 17 miles of porticos, which come in a variety of styles. With much of the charm and far fewer crowds, you could call this part of Italy "sotto-estimato" — under-estimated. A stroll here makes for a fun, ancient scavenger hunt. To go to a restaurant is wonderful, but how la mamma cooked, no one, nobody can equal that. The indoor market, featuring various butchers and cheese shops, is a sensuous experience as well. With this masterpiece — created 200 years before Leonardo and Michelangelo — Giotto seems to be making it clear: Europe was breaking out of the Middle Ages. It's a multigenerational affair. Loosely translated: "You may be a doctor, a doctor. Guidebook author, TV & radio host, business owner, Lutheran, and NORML board member. The main drag leads to one of the most important pilgrimage churches in all of Europe: the Basilica of St. Anthony. Cheers. Each celebrates fine ingredients of this region, and Giuliano, along with Franklin and Marina, are helping us appreciate what we're eating…and drinking. Town squares take on different personalities as the day goes on. The former Polish chapel was recently renamed for St. John Paul II, canonized in 2014. 598K likes. The gang presents a giant poster with a generally crude caricature of the graduate, and a list of embarrassing personal stories for all to see. People have gathered here since Roman times, when this was a forum, or market. Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the Best of Europe. In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities. I hope you've enjoyed our look at three delightful cities in the north of Italy: Ravenna, Padova, and Verona. The art is an intricate ensemble of images that, with the help of a medieval priest, would teach volumes. For instance, this image of Christ is beardless — the style of the ancient Romans, and nearby is the standard medieval portrayal of a bearded Jesus. Victoria: Cosa dici Giancarlo la grappa? Finally, there's the playful send off, like a rude birthing into the real world. Moving beyond medieval 2-D with gold leaf backgrounds, with these realistic ground-breaking frescoes, Giotto introduces nature — rocks, trees, animals — as a backdrop for religious scenes. Giotto emphasizes the human vulnerability of these figures. Verona, Italy: Joy of the Veneto by Rick Steves' Europe. Each face is a study in grief. My favorite way to eat in Italy is to trust the chef and just say "bring it on!" The pilgrims believe Anthony is their protector, confidant, and intercessor. Franklin: Yes, absolutely, constantly. And that spirit survives at its prestigious university. This is the time when, traditionally, students gather to enjoy the ritual of the aperitivo, lubricated by a spritz…or three. This special episode is a sonnet to travel - an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel. see our FAQ. I'm Rick Steves. It's just to relax after, you know, your long day at work or at university. Padova and Verona are just minutes apart on the main Venice-to-Milan train line. Why? Rick Steves' Europe. Because ancient Romans considered Verona an ideal resting spot before crossing the Alps, the city has a wealth of Roman ruins. Its interior is decorated with lavish mosaics — countless vibrantly colored chips the size of your fingernail — that served as propaganda for an alliance between the Church and the Emperor. Giancarlo: È buono! Rick: Giancarlo! This statue, originally Roman, lost its head and arms. Whatever your favorite drink, everyone — including tourists — is welcome to enjoy this convivial Italian ritual. By Rick Steves Love is in the air at the House of Juliet, where you'll find amorous graffiti, couples romancing, and tourists getting cozy with Juliet's statue. It's fun to observe the scene, knowing that all this commotion was started by a clever tour guide back in the '70s as a way to attract visitors to Verona. All: Exactly, of course, of course. Getting around this part of Italy is easy. There are even volunteers to respond to these mostly lovesick people (see www.julietclub.com). The 16th-century frescoes — characteristic of this region — earned Verona a nickname: "the painted city. Valeria: The more the aging, the smoother it gets. The ceiling above is a festive celebration of God's creation, with 80 different birds from the sixth century — most still flying around Ravenna today. Terms of Service | Privacy, Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test, Verona, Italy: House of Juliet and Castelvecchio. It's impressive enough to see a 1,400-year-old church, but it's rare to see one decorated in such brilliant mosaics, which still manage to convey their intended message: "This sense of peace and stability was brought to you by your emperor and God." Medieval Italian cities were often dominated by a single powerful family. Rick: Do you talk about the food as you eat it? Ancient Romans considered Verona an ideal last stop before heading north over the Alps. Valeria: Yes. This well-preserved arena — the fourth largest in the Roman world — is a popular venue for events even today. Of Service | Privacy talk, '' and that 's the playful off. 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