The history, ambience and culture of each city are always stressed in the footage and voice-over. An entertaining, nicely shot introduction.
The Enchanting sights and sounds of Europe's Great Cities are captured in one glorious, unforgettable hour."Highly recommended." - Video Librarian An indispensable guide to three of Europe's most popular destinations. Travel to London to see the Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, and Westminster Abbey where Kings and Queens have been christened and crowned. Then to Paris, the City of Light, to see the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Louvre, Notre Dame and more. From there, journey to Rome, the Eternal City, to view the Colosseum, Forum, St. Peter's and Trevi Fountain. Through the ages, the brilliance of these three cities reached out like beams of light illuminating the rest of the world. Today, each city draws visitors to its timeless magnificence. From Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge to Westminster Abbey, London comes alive in hundreds of sights and sounds. Enchanting Paris, city of light, romance, and mesmerizing beauty. Design, architecture and art are alive on every street -- Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame, and the unequaled Louvre. Then to Rome the eternal city, cruciable of western civilization. Alive with gardens, waterfalls and bustling coffee shops, you're just a step away from the Colosseum, St. Peter's, the Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and much, much more. It's all here, the places and people that linger long after you've left. Review from Video Rating Guide: Photography is excellent. Recommended for travel collections in public libraries. Review from Video Librarian: Highly recommended. Review from Booklist: The history, ambience and culture of each city are always stressed in the footage and voice-over. An entertaining, nicely shot introduction.
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