If you're looking for a dynamic city to fall in love with, take a closer look at people-friendly Madrid.

They're really surprised when they see towns of people walking on the streets at any time of the day, any time of the night, you know.

They just usually think about if we do ever work, you know?

Hi, I'm Rick Steves. Guides from Madrid and Prague, clue us in on the charm of their cities today on Travel

with Rick Steves. And if it's romance you're looking for,

there's a tradition in Prague that happens all the time at the statue of a beloved poet.

There is a tradition among the Czech people that the lovers must kiss in front of the statue of Karelhenakmachah or above a blossoming tree.

In fact, any place you look in Prague, it's a feast for the eyes.

Everywhere you turn, it's like walking through the pages of a giant architecture textbook.

The romance of Prague and Madrid, and listeners share their travel reports on when they needed to rely on the kindness of strangers.

It's all just ahead on travel with Rick Steves. One great way to connect with the locals is to speak the language or at least some of it.

Rosetta Stone is a fast fun way to learn.

It's got helpful tools like online video chats with native speaking teachers.

You can take the Rosetta Stone demo or purchase the program at a special discount at

Rosetta Stone.com slash Rick Steeves. We're enjoying a close- look at two of Europe's most romantic cities today on

Travel with Rick Steeves. Guides from Madrid and from Prague join us to share some of the

fun and the romance of their cities.

And a little later in the hour we'll check in with listeners at 877 333 Rick to hear

about the kindness you've experienced in your travels and the people you've met who

you'll never forget.

Madrid's become one of the hottest cities in Europe lately and we're not just talking about

the weather in July.

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