There are a lot of reasons to visit Europe. Art and architecture are certainly high on the list. With Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces: Art for the Traveler (Rick Steves)
, you have an excellent resource for your itinerary planning.
We love the Rick Steve’s European guidebooks. The team of tour guides and writers seem to be genuinely dedicated to making sure you get the most out of your trip. As a seasoned traveler, I appreciate that sensibility.
This recent addition to the Rick Steve’s Library is notable for its difference from all his other guidebooks. It is dedicated to giving you a taste of where you are going before you get there. It is the perfect Cruisereader book.
Picking 100 best anything is always difficult and subjective. What matters is that the selection of sites and artwork included here was done with you in mind. It is intended to inspire you to visit these incredibly beautiful and, often, historic masterpieces.
More than just great pictures, sculptures, and architecture, there is a story behind each that makes it very distinctive. Rick and co-author Gene Openshaw tell these stories well, and with an evident passion for the quality of your travel experience.
From Bernini’s “Apollo and Daphne”, to Klimt’s “Kiss”, to Rodin’s “Thinker”, you will gain a better understanding of the context and expression of each of these works of art. When you finally arrive to see them for yourself, your appreciation will be that much deeper.
At Cruisereader, we like to say that you will be visiting some of the World’s most fascinating places. A little preparation will ensure you get the most of your trip. Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces: Art for the Traveler (Rick Steves) is a great way to get ready for your next trip to Europe.
Bon Voyage!
