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Contains the following DVDs: Francesco's Venice, Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe and Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage. Francesco's Venice A breathtaking journey through the ages, telling the story of one of the world's most famous and beautiful cities. This lavish, landmark series explores how a place with no firm ground, no crops, no indigenous riches and no land army came to snatch success from the jaws of failure time and time again - right up to the present day. Step back in time to early Venice, recreated by the magic of CGI. See wooden houses on stilts replaced by the daring rebuild in stone and brick. Witness the sacking of Constantinople and the Venice of Casanova, Napoleon, Byron and Mussolini. The stunning recreations and dramatisations in each episode are enriched by insights from charismatic aristocrat, architect and historian Francesco da Mosto. His family has lived in Venice for over a thousand years and, far from having that sinking feeling, he believes passionately in the future of this miraculous city... Francesco's Italy: Top to Toe Following his sumptuous series on Venice, Francesco da Mosto celebrates the art and beauty of Italy - its cathedrals, churches, palaces, opera houses, paintings, sculpture and music. It is a story of the Italy we all know and love, enhanced by a look at the secret side of the country that only an insider can show us. Da Mosta reveals the full glories of Renaissance Italy and the country's astonishing cultural diversity, which was only recently unified under one flag. Born into a distinguished family, with a Venetian father and a Sicilian mother, what better guide could there be than one who knows and loves this magnificent country? Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage 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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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Bravo! Encore! Encore!
As a lover of all things Italian, and Venetian in particular, I was so happy to stumble across snippets of Francesco Da Mosto's three BBC series on YouTube. Wanting more, I scoured the web - starting with Amazon.com - for a place to purchase the DVDs. Not available in the United States. What a travesty! I was heartbroken. But then I surfed across the pond and decided to give ordering from Amazon.co.uk a go. What a wonderful experience. I was concerned that it would be less than flawless and something of a headache. Not so. My fretting was for nothing. When I went to pay, all of my info from Amazon.com was already there and I didn't have to recreate my shipping addresses or anything. Seamless integration with my Amazon.com account. Made the purchase a breeze and a pleasure. Anyway, back to the DVDs. Each series - on Venice, on Italy 'Top to Toe', and on the formerly mighty Venetian Republic spanning the Mediterranean - is absolutely riveting and wonderful. The cinematography is beautiful, and truly 'takes you there'. Francesco da Mosto is a dramatic, adorable guide to all things Italian. His charm and knowledge, set against breathtaking backdrop after breathtaking backdrop, make this collection a joy. I watched the entire box set - 6 DVDs in all - in the span of a weekend. I couldn't stop wanting more! And was sad to see it end (and so I watched again, immediately).
If you are considering purchasing this set and do not have an all-Region DVD player on either your TV or computer, fear not. Your computer's DVD player can be changed to read the DVDs temporarily. But as you are only allowed to change the region code 4 times (I believe), I would recommend committing a second DVD-drive to reading European Region discs; if you have a second drive available (that is what I did; and internal/external DVD drives are relatively cheap, so consider buying one and making it your dedicated all-Region or European Region player ... from Amazon!).
Anywho, fantastic series. I can't recommend highly enough. Hope Francesco takes to his Alfa Romeo Spider or the Black Swan or any other mode of transportation again, to show us more of Italy ... or anywhere. I'd follow him via video without hesitation.
As a lover of all things Italian, and Venetian in particular, I was so happy to stumble across snippets of Francesco Da Mosto's three BBC series on YouTube. Wanting more, I scoured the web - starting with Amazon.com - for a place to purchase the DVDs. Not available in the United States. What a travesty! I was heartbroken. But then I surfed across the pond and decided to give ordering from Amazon.co.uk a go. What a wonderful experience. I was concerned that it would be less than flawless and something of a headache. Not so. My fretting was for nothing. When I went to pay, all of my info from Amazon.com was already there and I didn't have to recreate my shipping addresses or anything. Seamless integration with my Amazon.com account. Made the purchase a breeze and a pleasure. Anyway, back to the DVDs. Each series - on Venice, on Italy 'Top to Toe', and on the formerly mighty Venetian Republic spanning the Mediterranean - is absolutely riveting and wonderful. The cinematography is beautiful, and truly 'takes you there'. Francesco da Mosto is a dramatic, adorable guide to all things Italian. His charm and knowledge, set against breathtaking backdrop after breathtaking backdrop, make this collection a joy. I watched the entire box set - 6 DVDs in all - in the span of a weekend. I couldn't stop wanting more! And was sad to see it end (and so I watched again, immediately).
If you are considering purchasing this set and do not have an all-Region DVD player on either your TV or computer, fear not. Your computer's DVD player can be changed to read the DVDs temporarily. But as you are only allowed to change the region code 4 times (I believe), I would recommend committing a second DVD-drive to reading European Region discs; if you have a second drive available (that is what I did; and internal/external DVD drives are relatively cheap, so consider buying one and making it your dedicated all-Region or European Region player ... from Amazon!).
Anywho, fantastic series. I can't recommend highly enough. Hope Francesco takes to his Alfa Romeo Spider or the Black Swan or any other mode of transportation again, to show us more of Italy ... or anywhere. I'd follow him via video without hesitation.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
My husband and I watched the 'Venice' and the 'Italy Top to Toe' series a couple of years ago, but as we live in Saudi Arabia, we have missed the 'Mediterranean Journey' series. For us it was an opportunity to buy all three, so we can watch them at leisure and plan our forthcoming holiday to Italy and Sicily. Hopefully next year - the rest of the Med! A very informative series and Francesco is a wonderful presenter - so charismatic and knowledgeable. If you have never been to Italy, this series will persuade you to go. It is so beautiful and unique, - and if you have been, it will make you long to return there. I know we do....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
We were thrilled to go along for the ride with Francesco da Mosto. If Venice was everything we could wish for, the ride around Italy was not less satisfying. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Francesco Collection Box Set
All you would wish to know about Italy, Excellent narrative that could only be done in such a relax way by Francesco da Mosto
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Peter J. Langdon
Francesco is pure excellence
This was purchased as a Christmas present for my parents who both love Italy.
I remember watching some of these on the TV a year or two ago. Read more
I remember watching some of these on the TV a year or two ago. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Mr. A. Smith
Loved it.
After reading the reviews I was hoping it was going to be a good series. I was not dissappointed it was great.
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by David Elliott
FAbulous!
Beautifully narrated journeys of discovery, want to be their seeing the buildings, meeting the people and drinking the coffees in the cafes!
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by G. V. Keith
Insider's Guide to Italy and the Mediterranean
This is a very well produced series of travel guides. Francesco comes from Venetian nobility and brings an authenticity and passion to the project. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Lisa Raymond
Fantastic Tour with Francesco
I love, love this box collection from Francesco! I have visited Italy and always enjoy revisiting the beautiful sights on TV and DVD's, but Francesco takes touring to new heights. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by J. A. Christie
THE BEST TO LEARN ABOUT ITALIAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZAT
THIS IS A REALLY INTERESTING DVD THAT SHOWS ITALY FROM DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW ,AND ALL ARE WONDERFUL. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by D. Delgado
Good Historical/Travelog DVD's. Well Narated & great Filming!!!
Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Naration, Historical/Travel DXD's on Italy, Venice, & Meditereanian in Complete Package.
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by Mr. Tony A. Harrison
Bella Italia
If you like the Italian people, their history and architecture.
Then you will enjoy this collection of DVD's
Then you will enjoy this collection of DVD's
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by norry
Francesco Collection Box Set
A great set to keep following the television series.
It is not a straightforward travel diary but more of a personalised historical account seen through the eyes of writer and... Read more
It is not a straightforward travel diary but more of a personalised historical account seen through the eyes of writer and... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by A. M. Cullingford
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