Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
Overview
Venetian architect and historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean - following in the wake of his ancestor, the explorer Alvise da Mosto - to discover the cities and islands where Western civilization was born. Sailing in a late nineteenth-century yawl, his journey starts in Venice and finishes in Istanbul. Along the way he takes in spectacular ruins, like the Acropolis in Athens and the Lycian Tombs in Turkey; sacred sites like the monasteries of Mount Athos and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and beautiful Dubrovnik (destroyed and rebuilt in the last decade). Ancient history and bygone legends intertwine as Francesco visits these wonderful ancient sites, bringing the past vividly to life, and taking viewers on a thrilling cultural odyssey.
This production, originally released in 2008, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
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- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Series 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2008-07-08
No season overview provided for this season.