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Passion Italy
Tuscany
Season 2
Episode 204
Experience Tuscany, the enticing city at Italy’s center with artisans continuing Renaissance-era craftsmanship. Join Alessandra as she discovers the secrets behind creating mosaics and saving historic textiles, including one by Leonardo da Vinci. Visit a stunning palace, learn the recipe for renowned Cantucci biscuits, meet a marble sculptor, and see the architectural and musical wonder of Lucca.
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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.