Venice - A Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal (Second Version)
Episode 14 · 2013-11-09
- Documentary
Episode overview
In this episode, Alberto Angela invites you on a short but fascinating journey: the barely four kilometers of the Grand Canal, to discover the many extraordinary buildings that overlook this waterway and make Venice a unique city. Behind every door, under every dome, countless stories are hidden. The journey begins in Piazza San Marco: on one side, the Basilica, on the other, the Doge's Palace, almost symbolizing the balance between religious and political power on which the city's greatness was based. Another pillar is economic power: Venice was at the center of maritime trade for centuries. This brought wealth and luxury, but also the constant risk of epidemics. Visiting some of the most illustrious palaces, we see how patrician families lived, how they dressed, why they wore wigs and used fans, and the meanings of the moles that women and men plastered on their faces.
114 minutes
Season 13 episodes
1. Australia - The Continent of Challenges2013-04-13
2. The Mountains of Fire2013-04-20
3. Versailles - A Day in the Life of a King2013-04-27
4. Roma Amor - Passion in Ancient Rome2013-05-04
5. The Senses of Life2013-05-11
6. The Cycles of Life2013-05-18
7. The Treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin (Second Version)2013-05-25
8. India of Wonders (Second Version)2013-06-01
9. Francesco of Assisi - The Surprises of His Life and His Time2013-10-05
10. The Wonders of the Sky2013-10-12
11. Splendors of Sicily2013-10-19
12. The Tower of Babel2013-10-26
13. The Sistine Chapel and Its Secrets2013-11-02
14. Venice - A Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal (Second Version)2013-11-09
15. The Secret Story of Trajan's Column (Second Version)2013-11-16
16. An Unusual Journey into the Human Body (Second Version)2013-11-23
17. Pearl Harbor. A Minute-by-Minute History2013-11-30
