BBC - Francesco's Venice (2004) Part 4 Death

Tells the story of the birth of Venice, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world, presented by Francesco da Mosto.

Part 4 Death

Francesco da Mosto investigates the truth behind the sinking of Venice and discusses the likely long-term effect of a current exodus of inhabitants leaving to find jobs elsewhere. He explains how 19th-century British artists and writers, including Turner and Dickens, wove a romantic myth around the city, and describes his family's connection to one sexually promiscuous figure.

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