Cornwall, England: St Michael's Mount and Penzance

Published: Dec. 21, 2016, 3 p.m.

b"Once a Benedictine monastery, St. Michael's Mount was later a fortified castle, and eventually a stately home. Nearby is Penzance \\u2014 a blue-collar transportation hub and Rick's favorite home base in the area. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination."