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2004

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Presented by Francesco da Mosta, architect, historian and filmmaker. Profiles the history and secrets of Venice from its establishment in the fifth century through the strong republican times to the modern day. Features dramatised re-enactments, a tour of the city and look at what the future could be for the city now that the .. Read more

Starring	Francesco da Mosto
Director	Andrea Carnevali, Jonty Claypole
Genres	Special Interest, Television

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  An insight into the glory that is Venice.
  
  Having visited Venice for the first time in May 2004, I wish this BBC programme (and the subsequent DVD) had been available to me then. It would have given me ... read more »
  
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  - Corsham
  - 18 May 2007 at 21:23
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  Francesco's Venice
  
  First things first Francesco is charming! Venice is somewhere I haven't been as yet but this has made me even more determined to see it. The DVD is rich ... read more »
  
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  An excellent introduction to Venice
  
  We enjoyed disc one, both for its history of Venice, and its explanation of how it became so prosperitous. Well presented with good photography. it is excellent... read more »
  
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  - 10 Nov 2011 at 08:42
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  Historically Meaty!
  
  Very interesting and comphrehensive series.I loved the fact that the presenter is venitian - and his passion for the subject matter was laced throughout the ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Aug 2011 at 16:07
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  Francescos Venice
  
  This is a superb DVD, a very interesting story about the history of Venice, the architecture, the food, the way of life and everything to do with Venice, very ... read more »
  
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  - 12 May 2010 at 15:48
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  Francesco's Venice
  
  Good shots of Venice but far too much of Francesco! Why focus on him smoking when a magnificent church interior surrounds him? The historical background is ... read more »
  
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  - 15 Feb 2010 at 23:39
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  Wonderful insight into a wonderful city.
  
  If you are expecting a travel documentary, then think again.This four part documentary tells the dramatic story of Venice and how it became one of the world'... read more »
  
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- - lessthanzero
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  - Glasgow
  - 20 Jan 2010 at 10:31
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  Absorbing history lesson . . . .
  
  but not really much ado about venice !
  
  quite watchable though if you've ever visited the city - not a lot of good if you haven't yet !
  
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  - dorset
  - 14 Jan 2010 at 20:29
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  Warts and All
  
  Francesco's Venice is presented warts and all and we are as much taken through the back streets as shown the celebrated works of art and architecture. Vivid... read more »
  
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  - Grantham
  - 28 Jun 2009 at 22:19
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  Fantastico!
  
  Francesco is fantastic, what a great series and topic.
  
  This gives a real insight into the history through the ages of Venice, and is wonderfully ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Oct 2008 at 18:31
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  beautufully superb
  
  What a joy this documentary is. 2 hours of typical, easy listening Italian commentary from a man who knows every inch of a City rich in Architectural Beauty and... read more »
  
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  An insight into the glory that is Venice.
  
  Having visited Venice for the first time in May 2004, I wish this BBC programme (and the subsequent DVD) had been available to me then. It would have given me ... read more »
  
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  - Corsham
  - 18 May 2007 at 21:23
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  Simply Great, Great, Great
  
  I welcome this opportunity of viewing Francesco's Venice. I missed three of the four episodes televised but was hooked on the episode I did see on t.v.. It... read more »
  
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  - 10 Oct 2006 at 22:34
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  Absolutely superbe!
  
  This is a series that you can watch forever, there is so much to learn and and admire.
  
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  - East Anglia
  - 16 Apr 2007 at 13:12
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  Disappointing
  
  Was disappointed by this DVD. Francesco De Mosta is usually very entertaining but I found this a bit dull and drawn out.
  
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  - 15 Feb 2008 at 13:46
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  A Venetian's Venice
  
  A very enjoyable, informative and highly personal introduction to the history, culture and ambience of Venice from a native Venetian. Francesco da Mosto's ... read more »
  
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- - Ari Ahonen
  - Birmingham, UK
  - 20 Mar 2007 at 13:35
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  Mysterious Venice
  
  Less a tour of the modern Venice and more a history lesson from a wealthy Venician with a long family history and a sense of humour. Very dark at times but ... read more »
  
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- - Mark B
  - Newcastle, England
  - 19 May 2007 at 13:00
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  Infectious Francesco!
  
  I am not by any means a particular expert on art or history, but I found this compulsive viewing! Francesco brings the history of Venice to life and his passion... read more »
  
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- - Chris Jones
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  - 29 Nov 2006 at 15:16
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  Venice at its best!
  
  If you have been to Venice and want to know more of the history, or have not been there and thinking of going then you would enjoy this DVD.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 21 Jul 2008 at 17:39
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  grand canal grand
  
  so good we're going on holiday to venice
  
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  - Perthshire
  - 05 Oct 2007 at 18:59
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  Francesco the great
  
  Anything Francesco Da mosta puts his hand to is always of the highest standard. Miss this and you miss out on one of life's greatest Gems
  
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  - 21 Aug 2008 at 21:21

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- Francesco's Venice
  
  Presented by Francesco da Mosta, architect, historian and filmmaker. Profiles the history and secrets of Venice from its establishment in the fifth century through the strong republican times to the modern day. Features dramatised re-enactments, a tour of the city and look at what the future could ...