Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne
rick steves' europe

Fri, May 24 7:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

In this episode we'll focus on an often overlooked side of Switzerland its urban charms. We'll get some exercise, from ringing a very big bell to floating down an urban river. We'll also enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, from Chagall and Klee to inmates of an asylum. Then we'll ponder a few Swiss innovations, from their open-minded drug policies to their hush-hush underground arsenals. And it'll all before a backdrop of Switzerland's stunning natural beauty.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 505

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Fri, May 24 7:30 P.M. Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jun 25 6:00 P.M. Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne     NH Explore (11.2)

About Rick Steves' Europe:

RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.

Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture.

His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.


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Tue, May 21 10:00 P.M. Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 22 5:00 A.M. Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 22 7:30 A.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, May 22 11:00 A.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 22 1:30 P.M. Stockholm     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 22 6:00 P.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 22 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Roman Empire     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, May 22 10:00 P.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 23 5:00 A.M. Galicia and the Camino De Santiago     NH Create (11.4)
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Thu, May 23 11:00 A.M. Basque Country     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 23 1:30 P.M. Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 23 6:00 P.M. Basque Country     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 23 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Early Middle Age     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, May 23 10:00 P.M. Basque Country     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 24 5:00 A.M. Basque Country     NH Create (11.4)


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