Venice - A Journey Through the Treasures of the Grand Canal (Second Version)

In this episode, Alberto Angela invites you on a short but fascinating journey: the barely four kilometers of the Grand Canal, to discover the many extraordinary buildings that overlook this waterway and make Venice a unique city. Behind every door, under every dome, countless stories are hidden. The journey begins in Piazza San Marco: on one side, the Basilica, on the other, the Doge's Palace, almost symbolizing the balance between religious and political power on which the city's greatness was based. Another pillar is economic power: Venice was at the center of maritime trade for centuries. This brought wealth and luxury, but also the constant risk of epidemics. Visiting some of the most illustrious palaces, we see how patrician families lived, how they dressed, why they wore wigs and used fans, and the meanings of the moles that women and men plastered on their faces.