European travel expert Rick Steves suggests straying from the typical tourist trail by visiting this homey palace with ...

Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo. After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence. We revel ...

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back ...

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence today remains a treasure house of artistic expression. Here, a view across the Arno to the city’s domed basilica. Michelangelo completed David in 1504.

It’s been a backwater since the 14th century — and that’s a big reason why it’s so worth visiting today. As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel ...

Rick Steves, a popular expert on European travel, joins Fred Plotkin, a specialist in Italian cuisine and culture, for a deep dive into many of Italy’s secret culinary pleasures Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 ...