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Passion Italy
Basilicata
Season 2
Episode 205
Alessandra journeys to stunning Matera, an almost unknown region with wild beauty and captivating traditions. Experience a colorful and peculiar Carnival, and meet artisans including an impassioned embroiderer and an Aglianico del Vulture wine maker. Finally, discover the ancient techniques for creating nativity scenes and metal works in Acerenza, one of the 50 most beautiful towns in Italy.
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Architectural wonders; musical stones; a goldsmith, a sea silk embroiderer; and more.
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Renaissance-era craftsmanship; an architectural wonderland; and making Tuscan biscuits.
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Ancient methods for making bells, cheese and bag pipes; pre-Roman archeological sites.
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Artisans make cameos, embroidery, and more; archeological underwater park.
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Transforming wood into art; castle tours; cooking sheep dishes; tasting local gin.
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Street art district; the Pyramid; Palazzo Colonna; medieval Viterbo; and ghost village.
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Maiolic ceramics; Good Friday procession; fishing; artisans use copper, stone, and more.
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Behind-the-scenes at the masquerade; making ceramic pipes; Murano glass; historical dances
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In Umbria, renaissance craftsmanship, a festival tradition, and architectural wonderland.
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Skilled artisans carry on family tradition making bread, cheese, glass lamps, and more.
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The art of puppetry; palace tours; making Marsala wine; a historic parade; and more.