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Florence

Italy's Invisible CitiesSeries 1
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Documentary series. Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence.

Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott explore the romantic city of Florence.

They reveal how its wonderful facades and artworks mask a hidden story of intrigue and secrecy, and one powerful dynasty was behind it all - the Medicis, godfathers of the Renaissance. Finally, the scanning team build a virtual reality 3D model to reveal how the city's secret corridors of power were the foundation of its Renaissance glory.

58 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Jul 202515:15
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

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  • Gareth Gates

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Credits

PresenterAlexander Armstrong
PresenterMichael Scott
Series ProducerHarvey Lilley
DirectorHarvey Lilley
Executive ProducerChris Granlund

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Jan 201721:00
    BBC One
  • Thu 2 Feb 201700:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Thu 2 Feb 201700:30
    BBC One Scotland HD, Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Scotland, Northern Ireland & 1 more only
  • Thu 2 Feb 201702:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 24 Feb 201814:00
    BBC Two
  • Mon 13 Aug 201820:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 15 Aug 201801:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 13 Apr 201920:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 14 Apr 201902:50
    BBC Four
  • Tue 21 Jan 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 Jan 202003:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 30 Oct 202016:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 17 Apr 202122:40
    BBC Four
  • Sun 18 Apr 202102:35
    BBC Four
  • Thu 14 Jul 202215:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 26 Feb 202312:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sun 26 Feb 202317:00
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Mon 29 May 202320:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 30 May 202301:05
    BBC Four
  • Fri 12 Apr 202415:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 15 Jul 202514:45
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 15 Jul 202515:15
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales

Explore stunning 360º videos of Naples, Florence and Venice

Explore stunning 360º videos of Naples, Florence and Venice

3D digital models of ancient Italian cities for mobile, tablet, desktop or VR headset