Recommended Reading and Viewing
To get the feel of the place you're going to visit, consider these books and films, recommended in the Rick Steves' country, city, and regional guidebooks.
By Country
Croatia & Slovenia • Eastern Europe • England • France • Germany & Austria • Great Britain • Ireland • Italy • Portugal • Scandinavia • Spain • Switzerland
By City or Region
Amsterdam, Bruges & Brussels • Florence & Tuscany • Istanbul • London • Paris • Prague & the Czech Republic • Provence & the French Riviera • Rome • Venice