Architectures — Season 1, Episode 16: The Galleria Umberto I
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 67 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
Built in Naples, this is one of the last and largest covered passageways to be constructed in Europe, providing the swan song for a grand invention of 19th century architecture.
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An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.