TV Rick Steves' Europe - Season 7 Episode 4 : Florence: Heart of the Renaissance Rick Steves' Europe - Season 7 Episode 4 : Florence: Heart of the Renaissance 8.6/10 by 8 users Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we'll gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David, enjoy Botticelli's Birth of Venus, delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, appreciate Fra Angelico's serene beauty, and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance. Then we'll cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work, and eat…very well. Details Casts Posters Images Title Rick Steves' Europe - Season 7 Episode 4 : Florence: Heart of the Renaissance Alternative Titles Rse First Air Date 2000-09-03 Last Air Date 2025-12-10 Number of Episodes 159 Number of Seasons 13 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Rick Steves Plot Keywords , Self - Host Rick Steves Episodes List Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 1 Rome: Ancient Glory Rome: Ancient Glory 2012-10-06 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 2 Rome: Baroque Brilliance Rome: Baroque Brilliance 2012-10-13 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 3 Rome: Back Street Riches Rome: Back Street Riches 2012-10-20 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 4 Florence: Heart of the Renaissance Florence: Heart of the Renaissance 2012-10-27 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 5 Florentine Delights and Tuscan Sidetrips Florentine Delights and Tuscan Sidetrips 2012-11-03 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 6 Paris: Regal and Intimate Paris: Regal and Intimate 2012-11-10 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 7 Paris: Embracing Life and Art Paris: Embracing Life and Art 2012-11-17 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 8 London: Historic and Dynamic London: Historic and Dynamic 2012-11-24 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 9 North England's Lake District and Durham North England's Lake District and Durham 2012-12-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 10 Venice: City of Dreams Venice: City of Dreams 2012-12-08 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 11 Venice and Its Lagoon Venice and Its Lagoon 2012-12-15 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 12 European Travel Skills (1) European Travel Skills (1) 2012-12-22 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 13 European Travel Skills (2) European Travel Skills (2) 2012-12-29 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 7 :Episode 14 European Travel Skills (3) European Travel Skills (3) 2013-01-05 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and...