Liechtenstein is often invaded by chance through the swiss military. A relative of mine who has been in the swiss army told me that when they were out on a training march, they got lost and found themselves in the middle of Liechtenstein. No diplomatic stress though as they immediatelly retreated from their invasion. That must happen all the time.
That's no biggie since Liechtenstein is closely tied with Switzerland, they even use the Swiss Franc as currency. But the same happened at least once with Italy. There's a train that goes from one Swiss region to another, but it also transits through Italy, and Italian law enforcement agents in charge of border security usually board the train to check documents. Years ago a small company of Swiss soldiers was on the train, in full gear and carrying assault rifles (no ammo though). It was more of an embarassment than a diplomatic issue. Swiss soldiers take the same train all the time, but they have to remove military insignia and obviously leave their weapons on Swiss territory.
Truly breathtaking video. Being a European by birth, I was aware these statelets existence and whereabouts, yet this video still contained both visual and interesting historical info, which was new to me. How strange, that it was conveyed by a friendly, and easy going American. Thanks Mr. Steves!
@@user-jq8fw6yb6s not correct. The Principality of Andorra is not part of France. Never has been apart of France. The French President and the Bishop of Uriel (headquartered in Catalonia, Spain) are the Co-Princes of the country. Andorra belongs to no one but herself. And the people of Andorra speak Catalan...
I grew up watching your shows (I got my bachelor's degree in German as well as a certificate of International Studies- thanks to your influence!) Now I home school and I'm introducing your videos to my 6th grader! Thank you for posting these online for your fans :D
I went to a football match in Andorra. We missed a turn and got lost. The Police then blocked the road so that we could safely reverse the wrong way. Then we couldn’t get into the Stadium so the Police let is watch the match from their rest area.
Thank you so much to watching us the best of Europes....I am indian...I have not enough money to go europe...but have eyes to see your videos....with your videos i fullfil my desire...
Your comment really touched a note with me. I was orphaned at young age and was from a poor family in a devolping world. I loved travelling and i thought it is only for the rich. I got lucky and richer and now i jave been to 20 countries. Dont loose hope, keep working. Better things will be yours!
Monaco for its weather , luxury and extravagance , Andorra for its scenery , endurance throughout the ages and "normal" size and finally San Marino for its stubborness and for being an examble of how such a small republic can survive .. are my favorites
It is a pleasure to watch Rick Steves travel videos which are captivating, with the interesting commentary about each place. It brought back memories of my visit to Vadus, the capital of Liechtenstein sometime ago.
Best regards to San Marino from Croatia. Saint Marino/ Sveti Marin was born in Croatia and he founded the beautiful country the Sanmarinese call home. We love you Good work Rick. Aldo, I think you missed Luxembourg...
The Organ piece playing in the background from 5:44 onwards is a prelude by Bach in F major from a book of eight little fugues and preludes. A great organ piece for those starting out.
I love how these countries are like taking a trip through time. Europe has lots of beautiful old relics, but these places have preserved the entire culture more than others have
Monica nice place to visit an see where the Grand Prix drivers have to drive one understands how good drivers are that race on this track .Mw I love Grand Prix but as a deriver in my early years respect the have drivers that impress.Thanks. All drivers for your skill and great joy I have watching An Deakin Warwick UK March 2021
Europe is beautiful country it’s a paradise I loved its great especially 🇲🇨 I been there elegant and very luxurious ,safely place, I miss Monte Carlo god bless and peace thanks Monsieur Rick Steves
Been skiing in Andorra and did a short stop in Liechtenstein long ago but San Marino was really a positive surprise to me! Really worth the visit. I still have the Vatican on my list and have no desire to go to Monaco at all....
That episode may have come out in 2008, but was the Vatican segment from 2000, San Marino from 2006, and the other two (Andorra and Liechtenstein) from 2008? I know the Monaco segment came from 2004 - most likely from a 2004 episode involving Nice and the French Riviera.
Monaco was originally ten times its current size, and the rest of the land was mainly lemon orchards, the fruit of which it was famous for, and was its main source of income. France and Monaco had a tenuous relationship after the Napoleonic wars reshuffled medieval Europe, with France sort-of but not totally recognizing Monaco's independent status. France coveted their lemon orchards, so they told the Monégasques basically "If you give us your lemon orchards and the land they stand on, we'll officially recognize your independence forever" with the implied threat of "if you don't give us those lands, we might invade and make you French". Monaco reluctantly agreed, and in the Franco-Monégasque Treaty of 1861 handed over nine-tenths of its land to France for continued self-sovereignty. Their loss plunged the country into poverty, and the ruling prince built the famous Monte Carlo casino as a way of bring in revenue to the country. This remained the country's main source of income until the late 20th century, when banking and acting as a tax haven took over.
Rick, I love your books and especially your tv series and I have watched for several years. I speak 8 European languages and I'd love to work for you! Besides this, please make videos on the following: another video just on Finland, Lapland and the Saame (or Sami) people, the European side of Russia, Cyprus, Iceland, Faroe Islands, another on Poland, Ukraine, Malta, one on Sweden outside of Stockholm, Slovakia, Greenland, Moldova (and other tiny Balkan countries you haven't done yet), Macedonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Isle of Man and Jersey. Please press the like button if you agree.
@@eskigunler62 That is correct. While Greenland is an autonomous political territory linked to Denmark, it is also a constituent part of North America and not Europe.
Great video, been to all of these as well! How about a video on European quirks such as Campione d'Italia, Llivia, Gibraltar, Baarle-Nassau (& Baarle-Hertog), Busingen am Hochrhein and if you want to push things you could include Ceuta & Melilla (although they are technically in Africa)..
As previously mentioned, the European Country Next would be The Republic of Malta, we would love to have you. Another "Quasi-country" would be Gibratlar, which is independent yet not a republic, not sure if it would qualify.
They aren't mailing it across the street. He said that people prefer mailing from this location instead of from the one across the street. The postcards in the video here are going to Austria and Germany. You can see the addresses.
I've done Vatican State, feeling San Marino for a mini-moon after our Italian wedding, off to Liechtenstein next month... so just Monaco and Andorra to go!
Small in size they punch high when it comes to per capita income and standard of living . They've all gone the way when it comes to monetization - tourism and financial services.Wonder how much time it took you Rick to cover each of these mini nations .
Vanessa Hill I have visited Malta in 2003 with Gymnasium class , with maturants/graduates... I liked the sweet beer especially. People were friendly, but i did not like taxists, who were forcing me to buy drugs ;D I have never seen so many disco bars in my life, I especially liked the Hard Rock Caffe (there was allegedly Slash's guitar hanging on walls), i also liked Christian Templar castles in Gozo (I did not know that there is not only Malta as alone country & island, but also exist 2 other isles around it; Gozo and some other island); food in Gozo was great... i especially loved soft white sheep cheese. I will return some day with my family perhaps...
I was so happy to see he covered RSM, my family is from there I am a dual citizen and I love it......but the shops are tacky??? lol?? they're great! it is the best place ever.
Just a correction, one of the Andorran's "prince" is the Bishop of la Seu D'Urgell (Catalonia), not the Spanish bishop. Only 2 min to summarize Andorra?
I noticed an interesting section of video with a very interesting map of comparison about these countries and the description about them, from about 20 minutes and 10 seconds to 20 minutes and 40 seconds. 2020-January-18th 1:07
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Rick’s optimism and positive energy warms my soul
Amen from Taiwan
I think he gets high a lot.
Maybe. He's very mellow, downright therapeutic!
Vatican City 1:58
San Marino 8:28
Liechtenstein 13:27
Monaco 17:14
Andorra 20:11
You are a God among men sir!
Meanwhile, Luxembourg: Am I too big for you ?
Thank you kind
Liechtenstein is often invaded by chance through the swiss military. A relative of mine who has been in the swiss army told me that when they were out on a training march, they got lost and found themselves in the middle of Liechtenstein. No diplomatic stress though as they immediatelly retreated from their invasion. That must happen all the time.
That's no biggie since Liechtenstein is closely tied with Switzerland, they even use the Swiss Franc as currency. But the same happened at least once with Italy. There's a train that goes from one Swiss region to another, but it also transits through Italy, and Italian law enforcement agents in charge of border security usually board the train to check documents. Years ago a small company of Swiss soldiers was on the train, in full gear and carrying assault rifles (no ammo though). It was more of an embarassment than a diplomatic issue. Swiss soldiers take the same train all the time, but they have to remove military insignia and obviously leave their weapons on Swiss territory.
Poland did the same thing to Czechia recently lol
Absolutely brilliant! The history, the filming and the presentation! Rick Steves is a legend!
Truly breathtaking video. Being a European by birth, I was aware these statelets existence and whereabouts, yet this video still contained both visual and interesting historical info, which was new to me. How strange, that it was conveyed by a friendly, and easy going American. Thanks Mr. Steves!
Vatican City (0.44 km2) ...
Monaco (1.95 km2) ...
San Marino (61 km2) ...
Liechtenstein (160 km2) ...
Malta (316 km2) ...
Andorra (468 km2) ...
Luxembourg (2,586 km2) ...
Cyprus (9,251 km2)
Also Gibraltar
@@Midnightinparisonwheels Gibraltar isint a country
Midnight in Paris on Wheels Gibraltar 🇬🇮 is a British Uk 🇬🇧 territory with its own government.
But Andorra is also a part of France with its one gouvernement, the entire title of the French Presidency is : President of France and Andorre ...
@@user-jq8fw6yb6s not correct. The Principality of Andorra is not part of France. Never has been apart of France. The French President and the Bishop of Uriel (headquartered in Catalonia, Spain) are the Co-Princes of the country. Andorra belongs to no one but herself. And the people of Andorra speak Catalan...
I grew up watching your shows (I got my bachelor's degree in German as well as a certificate of International Studies- thanks to your influence!) Now I home school and I'm introducing your videos to my 6th grader! Thank you for posting these online for your fans :D
Awesome! Fellow German grad here. Mach's gut ;-)
When he is older have him do an exchange in Europe with Rotary Youth Exchange.
Everyone check out this beautiful woman's channel! Been a fan for awhile now.
Make sure to socialize your kid
Rick , you bring a breath of fresh air to our every day lives . all your shows are beautiful , well documented and very well presented ! thank you !
I went to a football match in Andorra. We missed a turn and got lost. The Police then blocked the road so that we could safely reverse the wrong way.
Then we couldn’t get into the Stadium so the Police let is watch the match from their rest area.
Thanks to my spanish teach in highschool she got me hooked on Rick Steves Europe videos! My favorite is always his Christmas Specials!
Thank you so much to watching us the best of Europes....I am indian...I have not enough money to go europe...but have eyes to see your videos....with your videos i fullfil my desire...
I like your comment becsuse I not enough money to go to too!
@@bang-ontak6795 me too,😎
you say my words,and I am a Chinese
Arnab Mondal -I am from Denmark and I do not have the money to go to India.
Your comment really touched a note with me. I was orphaned at young age and was from a poor family in a devolping world. I loved travelling and i thought it is only for the rich. I got lucky and richer and now i jave been to 20 countries. Dont loose hope, keep working. Better things will be yours!
Rick, your travel documentaries are very informative and not boring! Thanks.
Kiran Puranik he forgot a few countries like Malta, Liblerland, Kingdom of And, and debatable Luxembourg
Taylor Smith They are a self-proclaimed micronation, but not a single UN country recognizes it.
+Rather Notsay I was referring to Liblerland.
@@taylorsmith2446 Whats the Best of the 5 countries??
Monaco for its weather , luxury and extravagance , Andorra for its scenery , endurance throughout the ages and "normal" size and finally San Marino for its stubborness and for being an examble of how such a small republic can survive .. are my favorites
San Marino endures as an independent nation to spare the rest of Europe from finishing last in the UEFA championships.
It is a pleasure to watch Rick Steves travel videos which are captivating, with the interesting commentary about each place. It brought back memories of my visit to Vadus, the capital of Liechtenstein sometime ago.
Best regards to San Marino from Croatia. Saint Marino/ Sveti Marin was born in Croatia and he founded the beautiful country the Sanmarinese call home. We love you
Good work Rick. Aldo, I think you missed Luxembourg...
Fell in love with these videos.
Europe sure looks inviting and fun place to be!
The Organ piece playing in the background from 5:44 onwards is a prelude by Bach in F major from a book of eight little fugues and preludes. A great organ piece for those starting out.
San Marino is lovely, palace of people is magnificent,Monaco view of the sea dotted with biats us lovly,Andorra landscapes are so nice
So beautiful & nice to enjoy this video !
Little countries in Europe so nice to see things ! Thanks a lot !!
I love how these countries are like taking a trip through time. Europe has lots of beautiful old relics, but these places have preserved the entire culture more than others have
rick thanks for showing us the world out there , love your videos
You bring us to almost every corner of Europe, sharing the beautiful nature and human wonders.
I feel like I stepped into Middle Ages., Can't decide which one I like the best., Marino maybe?
I've been to three of these micro-countries: San Marino, Vatican City and Monaco.
I just need to visit Andorra to complete the set :) I loved them all but I think I love Liechtenstein the most
+Scott Earp I live in Switzerland but I never been in Liechtenstein :/ Why is it your favorite ?
I'd like to visit Andorra
I visited there, it was very mountainous and the air was fresh. Perfect for a day trip
Also if in Liechtenstein don't stay in Vaduz. Stay in Triesenberg the views are incredible
and Malbun
I really want to visit Europe soon because of Rick Steves' vids! 😍😍😍 So inviting. 😊
Hats off to mr rick steeve love you sir for exploring and then sharing with us these beautiful landscape
your videos are so amazing , quality films and educational.
Great upload indeed. Thanks a lot
Very informative and interesting journey.
Wonderful Steve thankyou xx
Every video , contains such amazing content , I so want to watch this on TV but I don't know what channel it is in 1!!1
Thanks for watching! In the US, you can find Rick Steves' Europe on public television stations.
+Rick Steves Europe where is KOSOVO ? kosovo is not part of Serbia
+Valon Kida Kosovo is huge compared to those
+Valon Kida Belgrade still isn't entirely convinced. Just sayin'.
+Rick Steves Europe Just wondering, will you be doing a video on Luxembourg anytime soon?
Monica nice place to visit an see where the Grand Prix drivers have to drive one understands how good drivers are that race on this track .Mw I love Grand Prix but as a deriver in my early years respect the have drivers that impress.Thanks. All drivers for your skill and great joy I have watching An Deakin Warwick UK March 2021
I've been to Andorra and whilsg the capital put me off at first, the countryside is breath taking. Beautiful part of the world
Super, greetings from Italy! :)
Rick Steves good morning happy 2020, thank you is wonderful your travel beauty tradition and Culture preserve
Europe is beautiful country it’s a paradise I loved its great especially 🇲🇨 I been there elegant and very luxurious ,safely place, I miss Monte Carlo god bless and peace thanks Monsieur Rick Steves
Europe is not a country.
country?? it is a continent ya fud!
⛪ 🇻🇦🇸🇲 🇱🇮 🇲🇨 🇦🇩 🏰 🇪🇺 ✝️
Malta is pretty tiny too.
Guar
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nice video, just one comment you forgot malta which btw also fits inside Luxemburg
Been skiing in Andorra and did a short stop in Liechtenstein long ago but San Marino was really a positive surprise to me! Really worth the visit. I still have the Vatican on my list and have no desire to go to Monaco at all....
That episode may have come out in 2008, but was the Vatican segment from 2000, San Marino from 2006, and the other two (Andorra and Liechtenstein) from 2008? I know the Monaco segment came from 2004 - most likely from a 2004 episode involving Nice and the French Riviera.
I enjoyed your work and wish traveling with you sometime once pandemic is over.
Pls share .
Thanks
thanks for showing beautiful documenatry
Monaco was originally ten times its current size, and the rest of the land was mainly lemon orchards, the fruit of which it was famous for, and was its main source of income. France and Monaco had a tenuous relationship after the Napoleonic wars reshuffled medieval Europe, with France sort-of but not totally recognizing Monaco's independent status. France coveted their lemon orchards, so they told the Monégasques basically "If you give us your lemon orchards and the land they stand on, we'll officially recognize your independence forever" with the implied threat of "if you don't give us those lands, we might invade and make you French". Monaco reluctantly agreed, and in the Franco-Monégasque Treaty of 1861 handed over nine-tenths of its land to France for continued self-sovereignty. Their loss plunged the country into poverty, and the ruling prince built the famous Monte Carlo casino as a way of bring in revenue to the country. This remained the country's main source of income until the late 20th century, when banking and acting as a tax haven took over.
Rick, I love your books and especially your tv series and I have watched for several years. I speak 8 European languages and I'd love to work for you! Besides this, please make videos on the following: another video just on Finland, Lapland and the Saame (or Sami) people, the European side of Russia, Cyprus, Iceland, Faroe Islands, another on Poland, Ukraine, Malta, one on Sweden outside of Stockholm, Slovakia, Greenland, Moldova (and other tiny Balkan countries you haven't done yet), Macedonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Isle of Man and Jersey. Please press the like button if you agree.
greenland not a europe land
@@eskigunler62 And thank god Denmark didn't sell it to the US.
@@eskigunler62 That is correct. While Greenland is an autonomous political territory linked to Denmark, it is also a constituent part of North America and not Europe.
@@whitebird0342 yeah absolutely my friend
You speak 8 languages!?
As always,very nice film!
A very enjoyable trip for me. Thanx.
This is Another ep. that I really like. Thanks so much, Rick.
Interessante il video sui Cinque Micro Stati.
I visited Rome by work and travel on Christmas and new year 2016 !!
Thanks, by watching ur tour i feel, myself is there
I love when you are in Europe
Soothing relaxation
I LOVE YOUR SHOW
Great video, been to all of these as well! How about a video on European quirks such as Campione d'Italia, Llivia, Gibraltar, Baarle-Nassau (& Baarle-Hertog), Busingen am Hochrhein and if you want to push things you could include Ceuta & Melilla (although they are technically in Africa)..
As previously mentioned, the European Country Next would be The Republic of Malta, we would love to have you. Another "Quasi-country" would be Gibratlar, which is independent yet not a republic, not sure if it would qualify.
Gibraltar is an overseas territory of the UK.
Thanks for video 🙏
Love all your videos
I watching your shows and vedio , s. I am from Punjab. India
I just love reversible introductions
4:06 why would you mail something across the street just walk over there you already got half way by going to the mailbox 🤷♀️
They aren't mailing it across the street. He said that people prefer mailing from this location instead of from the one across the street. The postcards in the video here are going to Austria and Germany. You can see the addresses.
20:30
Isn’t Malta Europe’s next smallest country?
Malta's actually smaller than Andorra.
@@stacysilverman6366 but Malta is smaller then Luxembourg right
@@dylan2478 Luxembourg is the largest of the small countries.
How about Gibraltar it’s territory in the UK located near Spain
Thank you a lot for this travel ing.
Mr.steve very nice job
Malta is small too
The Lonesome Traveler salutes you. Excellent informative entertainment
Thank you and your staff
Laurence james
Very interesting! Thank you.
Love this but you forgot Malta, it's smaller than Andorra!
I wanted to ask you Rick Steves, when are you going to make a video on Luxembourg?
Nice presentation
I've done Vatican State, feeling San Marino for a mini-moon after our Italian wedding, off to Liechtenstein next month... so just Monaco and Andorra to go!
Very well put together. Great job and thank you
Good topic ad good documentary
I've been to three of these countries: San Marino, Vatican City and Monaco.
I'd like to visit Andorra! 🇦🇩
Small in size they punch high when it comes to per capita income and standard of living . They've all gone the way when it comes to monetization - tourism and financial services.Wonder how much time it took you Rick to cover each of these mini nations .
I wish to have a photo with Rick someday...
Who has a better job than Rick Steves?
Nice show. You forgot Gibraltar, Luxembourg and Malta.
ALso the Faroe Isles, Isle of Mann and England!
luxembourg and malta are no "micro-states" and gibraltar lies under british sovereignty
@@SanClaro guernsey, jersey, alderny, sark, scily,
@@carbugnov1952 eh?
Juan San Claro England isn’t a micro nation.
Europe is beautiful, but that E-Type Jag @ 15:03 is simply stunning!
erm...Rick, Malta is the next European smallest country not Luxembourg. When are you coming to make a documentary about Malta :)?
Thankyou! I am Maltese and I am appalled. Malta is so small that sometimes is left out on world globes.
Why does everyone always forget about Malta!.
You are right
Vanessa Hill I have visited Malta in 2003 with Gymnasium class , with maturants/graduates... I liked the sweet beer especially. People were friendly, but i did not like taxists, who were forcing me to buy drugs ;D I have never seen so many disco bars in my life, I especially liked the Hard Rock Caffe (there was allegedly Slash's guitar hanging on walls), i also liked Christian Templar castles in Gozo (I did not know that there is not only Malta as alone country & island, but also exist 2 other isles around it; Gozo and some other island); food in Gozo was great... i especially loved soft white sheep cheese. I will return some day with my family perhaps...
TheMaltamonument he doesn't have anything nice to say about Malta.
VendPrekmurec
Good morning , salute my withhold sir. Euro and pound👍
Love europe. . . been to malta, vatican, parts of italy, france. . . and eastern europe. .. . Romania, kiev!
When it wase filmed ??
Excellent
Great descriptions here, and I assume your other videos, so I have subscribed.
I still love this video....Nice..
The Vatican city deserves a separate episode...Rick should give it a thought
There is Cyprus too!
+nixter888 But Cyprus is bigger than the 5 minicountries, efkaristo.
Kosovo is pretty small, too.
CNVideos Not that small. Cyprus and Kosovo are small but these micronations are just some kilometres wide if even that.
It's beautiful thanks
Have you been in Coruña? North of Spain....? All this islands around here...is very beautiful
I want a job like yours where I get to travel the world
I love ur facial expression and ur voice clarity 😍 you sound great
San Marino ancient yet majestic nice place to visit . A place where being g rich a must to live their.
I've been to three of the micro countries; Monaco, Vatican City and San Marino.
I was so happy to see he covered RSM, my family is from there I am a dual citizen and I love it......but the shops are tacky??? lol?? they're great! it is the best place ever.
I love Andorra a great country
Just a correction, one of the Andorran's "prince" is the Bishop of la Seu D'Urgell (Catalonia), not the Spanish bishop. Only 2 min to summarize Andorra?
I noticed an interesting section of video with a very interesting map of comparison about these countries and the description about them, from about 20 minutes and 10 seconds to 20 minutes and 40 seconds. 2020-January-18th 1:07