Magnificent Italia Series
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Recommended Video Librarian Take an unprecedented journey through Italy. Soar high above the magnificent peaks of the Alps, to the rural fields of Tuscany, to the breathtaking coastal regions of Umbria and Basilicata, to the romantic canals of Venice and to the historical streets of ancient Rome. Bear witness to an inexhaustible reign of castles, fortresses, and places of worship. Glide majestically above breathtaking coasts to secluded romantic bays and picturesque islands. Travel to bustling seaports and millenary towns before heading inland to the productive farmlands and hillside villages in the peaceful countryside seeped in ancient and modern traditions. Magnificent Italia is a true mosaic of cultures, nature and art revealing three millennia of history. BASILICATA As Francis Ford Coppola discovered, Basilicata is a place of both ancient and modern tales. Journey to the seaside fishing villages before ascending to the tops of the mountains where traditions remain constant in modern times. Full of fascination, visit magnificent caves dug into the rocks, and the beautiful beaches lining the blue sea. TUSCANO (Elba to Firenze) Take a journey to the birthplace of Italian Renaissance to the flowing fields of rural Tuscany. In a region known
