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Venetian architect and historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean sea - 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 schooner, he starts his journey in Venice and finishes in Istanbul. Along the way he takes in spectacular ruins like the Acropolis in Athens and the Roman city of Ephesus 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.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Well, I haven't finished watching this series yet, because it is still being screened on the Beeb for the first time. However, from what I have seen, I can say that this series is as entertaining as Francesco's previous series on Venice and Italy - Top to Toe.
Where this show succeeds is in the BEAUTIFUL cinematography and the effective score, but mostly, I have enjoyed watching it for Francesco himself, who is an extremely informative and charming guide. His enthusiasm for the subject is boyish and endearing and you feel you'd love to get on board and join him on his journey. His skill as a historian is to make history personal so that anyone can relate to times past.
The narrative is a nice balance of history, geography and light, human-interest stories. It gives a small flavour of places you can't help but want to visit yourself. I don't think it was meant as an indepth history, as this would be impossible in a 30 min show... so Francesco has achieved, I feel, what he possibly set out to achieve... that is, to provide a little entertainment for the audience, while providing them with enough information to make them want to, hopefully, find out more for themselves!
I will definately be buying the show to view again and hope that this won't be his last!
Where this show succeeds is in the BEAUTIFUL cinematography and the effective score, but mostly, I have enjoyed watching it for Francesco himself, who is an extremely informative and charming guide. His enthusiasm for the subject is boyish and endearing and you feel you'd love to get on board and join him on his journey. His skill as a historian is to make history personal so that anyone can relate to times past.
The narrative is a nice balance of history, geography and light, human-interest stories. It gives a small flavour of places you can't help but want to visit yourself. I don't think it was meant as an indepth history, as this would be impossible in a 30 min show... so Francesco has achieved, I feel, what he possibly set out to achieve... that is, to provide a little entertainment for the audience, while providing them with enough information to make them want to, hopefully, find out more for themselves!
I will definately be buying the show to view again and hope that this won't be his last!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
As with all Francesco's projects, his "Mediterranean Voyage" is simply a joy to watch. His quirky, heartfelt style of presentation is like taking a journey with an old friend, and the beautifully filmed Mediterranean scenery makes a wonderful backdrop to the glorious Black Swan. (And, if I'm totally honest, one glimpse of the gorgeous Captain Giulio and I was hooked!)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Once I have watched the two discs on my DVD, I eagerly want to express my gratitude to Francesco for letting me visit all the lovely places of his choice. He has aroused all my senses, I have enjoyed every single part of his story. Starting with Venice, the emotional story of him and his family make and Venice make his story even more valuable. Francesco is a person that you admire all through his voyage and although he wants to be a tough man I prefer him as he is, subtle and sentimental. My husband and I watched his story appreciating it twice. My husband is a sea man from Dubrovnik and so was my father, we are a family that love the sea and know what was our history, linked to all Francesco's visit on the Mediterranean. His Croatia is very good ( althoug I wished he showed more of Dubrovnik, but this is personal), his Greece is majestic, with the islands the history, the life of people past and today, the fantastic wedding with 1.500 guests including Francesco, his family waiting for him on an island in Greece and finally Istambul !
We liked his relation wish the crew, and we give them our compliments for the sailing and everything, since we sailed these waters, but not on the Black Swon, we have a small sailing boat of 13 meters and we do lots of sailing.
The Captain has certainly won all the hearts of ladies ! A very charming Italian man, typical Mediterranean, reminds me of my husband.
The Black Swan sailing boat is our of dreams, and we have the film now called Black Swan what a coincidence!
To Francesco, his crew, his team, the BBC all our compliments, with wishes for more !!! Vesna and Jadran Gamulin, from Dubrovnik _ Croatia.
We liked his relation wish the crew, and we give them our compliments for the sailing and everything, since we sailed these waters, but not on the Black Swon, we have a small sailing boat of 13 meters and we do lots of sailing.
The Captain has certainly won all the hearts of ladies ! A very charming Italian man, typical Mediterranean, reminds me of my husband.
The Black Swan sailing boat is our of dreams, and we have the film now called Black Swan what a coincidence!
To Francesco, his crew, his team, the BBC all our compliments, with wishes for more !!! Vesna and Jadran Gamulin, from Dubrovnik _ Croatia.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Thrilling, this journey of Francesco!
Moving to see the warmth of his family in Venice when Francesco leaves his city in order to make his trip on the Adriatic, where Franceso serves the crew. Read more
Published 24 days ago by jannykpm
MedReview
a perfect evenings viewing with some nice wine to help you plan a Holiday anywhere along the route.Francesscos enthusiasm is wonderfull
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Neil Porter
A missed opportunity
I found "Francisco's Venice" both entertaining and informative, so I was looking forward to the "Mediterranean voyage", but it was a great disappointment. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A415
francescos mediterranean voyage 9 (dvd)
this is one of the best dvds on the med i have seen.it covers most of the islands in the med.
Published 8 months ago by omega.
Pure pleasure
I love everything that Francesco does. Good to see Spinalonga featured.Very informative along the way. I liked the two previous ones better:Venice and italy Top to Toe. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Liz Glasggow
So relaxing to watch!
It's one of the most relaxing and enjoyable dvd's I have ever watched. Francesco is brilliant. The scenery is spectacular and his voice is so soothing. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Karen Garnett
Francesco at his very best
The DVD of the televisin series which sees Francesco follow his seafaring Venetian ancestors to the eastern mediterranean on board a beautiful sailing boat "The Black Swan". Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. Williams
Disappointing
After seeing " Francisco's Venice" I liked it so much I immediately ordered his other two documentaries ( Italy Top to Toe and Mediterranean Voyage)However after watching the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by nat
Makes you want to visit all the places on this DVD
We first watched this DVD when it was on the BBC a couple of years ago. We loved it then and I bought the DVD for my Husband along with the Italy DVD and Venice DVD also made by... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Katie57
Excellent and Informative Video
This video, of high quality, is an excellent informative visit to sites of both historic
and artistic value. Francesco spends time in places most people will never visit. Read more
and artistic value. Francesco spends time in places most people will never visit. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Georgie Skeaff
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