Hidden Italy
S01:E09 - Anagi - City of the Popes
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - The Accona Desert and Sense Clays
Encounter the Accona desert in Tuscany, admire frescoes in Santa Maria della Scala and Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore by renowned artists.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - Terra Del Sole and Tuscan Romagna
Terra Del Sole in Forlì, a fortified city built in 1564, is a renaissance utopia with natural beauty depicted by Dante in Inferno.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - The Brenta Canal and Venetian Villas
The Brenta Riviera's Venetian Villas along the river were built for leisure and agricultural endeavors by wealthy Venetian families.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - The Duchy of Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast
Amalfi was founded by the people who freed themselves from the Lombards, explored through their dukes, the Chronicon Salernitanum, and a painting.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - The State of the Presidi and the Maremma
The State of the Presidi, once marshy and malarial, thrived due to human resilience, highlighting Massa Maratima's history and landmarks.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - The Duchy of Urbino
The history of the Duchy of Urbino is shaped by the Montefeltros and Della Roveres, seen through their architectural and artistic endeavors.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - Marquisate of Saluzzo
The Marquisate, influenced by neighboring regions, maintains its unique culture seen in landmarks like Rocca of Castellar and Castello of Manta.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - The Barromean Islands and Isola Bella
The transformation of Isola Bella took centuries and the efforts of many artisans, initiated by the House of Borromeo.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - Anagi - City of the Popes
Anagni, founded by Saturn and later conquered by the Roman Empire, saw power struggles between the Caetanis and the Colonnas despite papal influence.
S01:É10 - S01:E10 - Val Di Noto
After a devastating earthquake in 1693, Giuseppe Lanza led the reconstruction of towns in the Valley of Noto with the help of Sicilian architects.
S01:É11 - S01:E11 - La Contea Di Soleto
The county of Soleto, established in 1055, showcases the impressive "Guglia di Raimondello" bell tower as a remaining Norman legacy.
S01:É12 - S01:E12 - Caprarola and the Duchy of Castro
"Pope Paul III founded the duchy of Castro in 1537, including Ischia di Castro, Valentano, and Capodimonte with impressive Farnese palaces."
S01:É13 - S01:E13 - The County of Tyrol
Explore the origins of Tyrol in the XII century, journeying through Alto Adige, the Inn and Adige rivers, and visiting Tyrol Castle and Merano.
S01:É14 - S01:E14 - Marie Louise and the Duchy of Parma
Pope Paul III created a new duchy in 1545, freeing Parma and Piacenza from Lombard influence, welcoming artists and enhancing cultural sites.
S01:É15 - S01:E15 - The Imperial Free City of Trieste
Trieste, threatened by Venice, submitted to the Habsburgs, becoming a free port in 1719 and a vital trade hub connected to Vienna by railway.
S01:É16 - S01:E16 - San Giulio Island and the Orto Riviera
The independent republic of Orta Riviera along Lake Orta existed from the XIII century until annexation by the House of Savoy in 1817.
