Rick Steves' Europe

"Keep On Travelin'"

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Rick Steves' Europe
First Air Date	September 3, 2000
Last Air Date	October 15, 2025
Seasons	13
Episodes	159
Episode Runtime	25min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Back Door Productions
Networks	PBS

S13E08

Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans

Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome, then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand Hagia Sophia, taste Turkish delight at the venerable Spice Market, and explore Topkapı Palace and its harem room deep within.

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