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Legendary Cities

Legendary Cities

★ 8.0/10•2014•25m•PG•Documentary•Family•War & Politics
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Embark in a journey through some of the most beautiful cities in the world in this documentary series. Each episode features a new city and explores the many things that make it the legendary place it is today.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 30, 2014

Episodes

E125m

Amsterdam

We immerse ourselves in their golden age, profiling these cities from inside out. Discover their secrets, soak up the atmosphere on their streets and learn about the exceptional men who built them all those centuries ago. In this episode, we travel to Amsterdam.

Sep 30, 2014

E225m

London

Queen Victoria very much made her mark on England and especially London for example imposing St Pancras Station, of which she was very proud. The British capital is full of charm and history, come with us as we discover its secrets.

Sep 30, 2014

E325m

Bangkok

These majestic cities share much in common: artistic history, stunning architecture and a rich historic, cultural and literary heritage. Each episode is a journey to the heart of one legendary city. We immerse ourselves in their golden age, profiling these cities from inside out. In this episode we visit Bangkok.

Sep 30, 2014

E425m

New Orleans

These majestic cities share much in common: artistic history, stunning architecture and a rich historic, cultural and literary heritage. Each episode is a journey to the heart of one legendary city. We immerse ourselves in their golden age, profiling these cities from inside out. In this episode we visit New Orleans.

Sep 29, 2014

E525m

Athens

A spectacular documentary series looking at the most beautiful cities in the world. Athens is the birthplace of democracy filled with historic relics and structures that have survived from the golden age in the 5th century BC. Places like the acropolis and the Parthenon and all the treasures they stored really conjure up a picture of ancient Greece in all its glory.

Sep 30, 2014

E625m

St. Petersburg

We look at the city of Tsars and splendour nicknamed the 'Venice of the North'. Peter the Great wanted to hoist Russia up to European level and his wife Catherine the Great went a long way to help that by collecting over 3 million remarkable artistic masterpieces from around the world. A fascinating look at a fascinating city.

Sep 29, 2014

E725m

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is found in the intersection of four rivers, therefore it is poetically referred to as the 'City of Four Faces'. During the era of colonialism, when the city underwent huge development, it became known as the 'Pearl of Southeast Asia'. Today, Phnom Penh is a lively and diverse city, characterised by its unique culture, history and traditions.

Sep 29, 2014

E825m

Saint Louis

The city of Saint Louis in Senegal is steeped in history. Its name itself pays homage to Louis XIV. The French founded this strategically located trading post in the 17th century. Nowadays, this port is bustling with trade and commerce. Saint Louis is now the second biggest city in Senegal; immensely proud of its history and culture.

Sep 29, 2014

E925m

Guangzhou (Canton)

Canton is a legendary commercial trading post located on the Pearl River. For centuries, the city was where China met the West. Jinlun Guild Hall in the Huangpu district has many references to the city's prestigious colonial past. Shamian Island is an oasis of tranquility at the heart of this immense city, it's particularly symbolic of the former French and British presence.

Sep 29, 2014

E1025m

Pondicherry

Pondicherry located in the region of Tamil Nadu is an exception on Indian territory. Former French colony, the city's culture has been shaped by many influences. Nowadays, 5000 inhabitants have French nationality and a clear inheritance can be seen in architecture, religion and language.

Sep 29, 2014

E1125m

Florence

We delve into the history of one of the most culturally rich and architecturally significant cities in the world: Florence. The city where the renaissance began. In the 15th century Florence became one of the most beautiful cities in the world, a city made sublime by the spirit of the renaissance

Sep 28, 2014

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