About this season
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture. With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes. In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.
Episodes (4)
1. Florence Cathedral
Looks at the Florence Cathedral, jewel of the early Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
2. Schonbrunn Palace
A journey to Vienna, Austria, to explore Schönbrunn Palace and its beautiful French gardens.
3. The Tower of London
We explore the history of the Tower of London, an 11th century fortress built on the banks of the River Thames.
4. Wawel Castle
We head to the Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków to discover this former palace of the kings of Poland.