Venice

Travel Video. DVD. Extravaganza. It is in the winter months that Venice is particularly fascinating, when carnival masks blend perfectly with the architecture of the lagoon city as though on a magnificent stage which has been created by an ingenious set designer. Everything is play, disguise and admiration. Masks are closely associated with the history of Venice. They were first mentioned in a law which...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Almost every city possesses a special street but for Venice it's the Canal Grande, the most beautiful `street' in the world, a thoroughfare of water that contains opulent palaces and religious buildings, such as Santa Maria Della Salute of which the foundation is built on more than a million wooden supports. The Canale Grande is the lagoon city's main street...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. During the Middle Ages, Venice was the most powerful trading metropolis in the Adriatic and Eastern Mediterranean and also a mystical place with a fascinating charisma. Several times a year the sea penetrates the city and overflows onto the Piazza San Marco in which the Basilica, with its Oriental and Byzantine influences, is an impressive sight. Famous personalities such as...

DVD. Terra Mystica. 26 Minutes. The historic lagoon city of Venice stands on several islands joined together by a multitude of bridges and a canal system in place of streets. The palaces that lie along the Grand Canal represent Venetian power and influence over the centuries. Gothic building artistry and Baroque affluence meet head-on in this grand and noble city that overflows with nostalgia. It...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The centre of the `Serenissima', as the inhabitants of Venice lovingly call their city, is the Piazza San Marco, a square that Napoleon referred to as, "The Largest Drawing Room In The World." It is the city's most visited square and is surrounded by numerous buildings and arcades. The Bridge Of Sighs connects the Doges Palace with the city's former...

DVD. A Doug Jones Travelog. 74 Minutes. An Extraordinary Tour of the World's Most Romantic City. The Grand Canal - A Gondola Ride - St. Mark's Square - The Basilica - The Campanile - The Doge's Palace - The Treasury - Murano Glass Blowing - Art Restoration. Welcome to Venice! Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on a journey to one of...

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DVD. Globe Trekker. 60 Minutes. Venice, arguably the world's most stunning city, is situated in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea off mainland Italy. Built on water, this 'car-free' city is a maze of over 100 tiny islands linked together by a network of bridges. Join traveller Justine Shapiro as she explores Venice by boat and on foot, through the romantic canals by pin-up gondolier...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. The historic lagoon city of Venice stands on several islands joined together by a multitude of bridges, and a canal system in place of streets. The palaces that lie along the Grand Canal represent Venetian power and influence over the centuries. Gothic building artistry and Baroque affluence meet head-on in this grand and noble city which overflows with nostalgia. Less...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. The `city of lagoons', Venice became the capital of romance, the dream of honeymooners, and destination for millions because of the Saint Mark's Cathedral, the St. Mark's Clock, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of the Sighs and the tower of Campanile. The city living under the wing of the lion is a capital of Byzantian, Gothic and Renessaince...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Venice is one of the most famous of all cities, its buildings reflecting its former commercial importance and wealth. Its canals and its position at the head of the Adriatic have given it a unique character that has continued to attract visitors. The Music The music here included is either associated directly with Venice or familiar...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places A city built on an archipelago of 117 islets, Venice is remarkable in many ways. Unsullied by modern traffic, its buildings retain much of their historic character and something of the magic of the place is reflected in our tour which visits a number of the principal sites and reflects the changing light, which casts a...