Francesco's Venice (2004)

Episode Overview

Title: Death Plot: With Byron's influence bringing tourists flocking to the city, the daily lives of Venetians have grown more challenging. During the devastating flood of 1966, young Francesco da Mosto witnessed the rising waters engulfing his childhood home. Now, the city faces alarming proposals that jeopardize its heritage, such as building bridges to the mainland, demolishing churches, and transforming the Grand Canal into a bustling eight-lane highway.