Italy: Venice, Florence
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Manufacturer: Questar
Directed By: Graham Loveridge
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781568551715
Format: Color
ISBN: 1568551711
Label: Questar
Manufacturer: Questar
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Questar
Release Date: 2002-04-30
Running Time: 53
Studio: Questar
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Art, food, and history, with an eye toward budgeting, is the focus of host Rick Steves's tours of the expensive, tourist-clogged cities of Venice and Florence. Having traveled to Italy--alone and with family in tow--for two decades, Steves draws upon his ample experience to guide would-be travelers away from crowds and money drains. In Venice, he takes viewers through the canals, suggesting an alternative to the "ransom" paid for gondolas, and to the standard attractions like St. Mark's Cathedral, all the while dispensing tips on dress code, inexpensive lodging, and gelati. In Florence, he starts with frescoes in a less-visited city across the Arno River and then treks over to the Renaissance Ringleader's ring road to see Michaelangelo's David; its precursor, Donatello's David; and the Uffizi Gallery, crammed with works by Botticelli, Titian, and others, dropping more tips as he goes. This 50-minute offering, first seen on public television, also includes general advice on seeking a travel agent, attempting to speak other languages, and itinerary planning. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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Summary: Excellent preparation for a trip
Comment: This is a great video for someone who is actually planning a visit to Florence and Venice. It's also a fun video just to watch -- lots of scenes of Italians in action. Reviews that imply there is not much time spent on the cities are simply incorrect. The time spent in Venice and its islands totals 22 rich and well chosen minutes; Florence is equally well represented. There are about five minutes devoted to very good tips on planning your trip, and tips on overcoming the language barrier are scattered throughout the Florence section. I would recommend this tape highly to anyone planning their first visit to Venice and Florence! Rick Steves knows what he is talking about and he gets a lot of valuable information across, while treating the viewer to a fun and beautiful visit to these two wonderful cities.
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Summary: Italy for beginners, 5 minutes in Venice
Comment: We searched on Keyword "Venice" to buy a video in preparation for a return to Venice. We were roundly disappointed by this primer on travel in Europe which happened to have several short segments on Florence and venice. Poorly advertised, not poorly done. It is NOT a travelogue as much as a how to plan a trip lesson.
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Summary: Best "how-to" travel series on the market
Comment: Rick Steves gives good, practical advice for traveling in Europe, right down to the packing tips. A friend who just returned from Italy said the crowds were unbelievable; Steves seeks out the places where the tour buses don't go, and gives tips on reducing costs for food and lodging (i.e., stay in a pension instead of a five-star hotel, and check out the local market for a picnic lunch). If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to The Art of Florence, get a Sister Wendy tape. Steves concentrates on the basics of traveling in Europe, and does it in a very entertaining way.
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Summary: Horrible
Comment: This is the worst tape I have ever seen. It gives about 5 minutes of Venice and the rest with a travel agent about planning your trip.
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