Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Architect and historian Francesco da Mosto embarks on a journey to cross the Mediterranean sea

Channelbbctwo
First Broadcast8 Jul 2008
Latest Broadcast3 Nov 2010
Episodes13

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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Francesco begins his journey to retrace the trade routes of his ancestors.

Jul 2008
Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Francesco da Mosto sails from Venice to Istanbul, along the stunning Balkan coastline.

Jul 2008
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Francesco arrives in Corfu, which has more relics of British rule than Venetian.

Jul 2008
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Francesco is invited to a Cretan wedding - for which he must cook.

Aug 2008
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Franceso da Mosto reaches Istanbul, the final stop of his marathon voyage.

Aug 2008
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Francesco da Mosto visits the city of Split, where the palace is home to squatters.

Jul 2008
Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Francesco da Mosto visits the city of Split, where the palace is home to squatters.

Jul 2008
Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage
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Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage

Francesco da Mosto sails into the Bay of Kotor, where Venetian sailors faced pirates.

Jul 2008
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Francesco da Mosto visits the magical, mystical Greek islands known as the Cyclades.

Jul 2008
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Francesco da Mosto explores a vast mosque in Edirne before giving wrestling a try.

Aug 2008
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Francesco da Mosto explores the Daylan Tombs and the island of Leros.

Aug 2008
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Francesco da Mosto visits Mount Parnassus, the mystical site of the great Delphic Oracle.

Jul 2008
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Francesco visits the Greek wild west, sampling the ancient theatre at Epidaurus.

Jul 2008