In the Footsteps of the Poets
Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli journey along the west coast of Italy, stopping off at Genoa, the Cinque Terre, Pistoia, Pisa and Livorno.
Beginning in Liguria, a region bordered by mountains and a beautiful rocky coastline which inspired the English Romantic poets, Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli travel along the west coast of Italy, exploring the culture and cuisine of the diverse regions.
Their first stop is the city of Genoa, once a great maritime republic, whose former glory is reflected in its opulent Baroque palaces with their imposing facades, glamorous decor and splendid paintings by artists such as van Dyck and Bernardo Strozzi. In contrast to these grand statements of wealth, Giorgio makes the simple dish that the city is famous for - pesto alla genovese.
The two travellers then move on to the Cinque Terre, a rugged portion of coastline featuring a national park and five picturesque villages seemingly wedged into the cliff face beside the sea.
Finally, Andrew and Giorgio cross over into Tuscany and, managing to stay off the tourist trail, visit a hidden gem of Renaissance art in Pistoia and one of Pisa's best-kept secrets. They finish back by the sea at the port city of Livorno, where the fishermen's catch of the day dictates the menu.
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Bay of Poets - Liguria
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Andrew Graham-Dixon |
Presenter | Giorgio Locatelli |
Director | Cassie Farrell |
Series Producer | Silvia Sacco |
Broadcasts
- Fri 10 Jan 2014 21:00
- Thu 6 Feb 2014 09:05
- Thu 7 Aug 2014 16:1591热爆 Two except Scotland
- Fri 8 Aug 2014 16:1591热爆 Two Scotland
- Mon 13 Apr 2015 07:15
- Thu 21 May 2015 12:0091热爆 Two except Scotland
- Thu 21 May 2015 12:4091热爆 Two Scotland
- Tue 7 Feb 2017 14:2591热爆 Two except Wales
- Tue 7 Feb 2017 15:1091热爆 Two Wales