Synopsis

Francesco's Venice brings us the epic story of Venice, seen through the eyes of Francesco da Mosto, a descendent of one of the oldest and most distinguished Venetian families, whose ancestral history is inextricably intertwined with 'La Serenissima'.Francesco gives us a fascinating insight into one of the most beautiful cities in the world: the places, events and people that have sculpted Venice through the ages. He explores hidden gardens, ascends secret staircases and, with the aid of expertly executed dramatic reconstructions, travels back in time to see the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square and the winged lion rise out of the mud. He revisits the golden age of Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto; the 'Canalettos, casinos and the clap' of the eighteenth-century Grand Tour, and explains how Venice's magnificent art and architecture fuelled the building style of Europe before facing the city's largest threat: the sea.

More Information

• Catalogue Number: BBCDVD2145
• Number of Discs: 1
• Studio / Label: BBC Video
• Release Date: 19/06/2006
• Secondary Genre: Documentary
• Certificate: 15 - Suitable for persons over 15