The Wonders of Europe - Season 1 - Eps 4: Alhambra, Treasure Of Andalusia
In January 1492, Catholic Queen Isabella and her spouse King Ferdinand of Aragon seize the last Muslim kingdom in Spain, marking the end of nearly 800 years of Arab domination in the Iberian Peninsula. The Christian rulers then discover a stunning royal city - the Alhambra. Located in Granada, south of Spain, the Alhambra is one the most visited European monument. Built on the heights of the city, it is a gigantic grandiose city, covering more than ten hectares.
About The Wonders of Europe
Title: The Wonders of Europe
First Air Date: 2023-04-08
Last Air Date: 2023-04-29
Status: Returning Series
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Language: FR
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 8
Network: Canal+ Canal+ Docs
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Planète+, C8, Chengyu Prod, StudioCanal
Synopsis
THE WONDERS OF EUROPE is a four-part docuseries that tells the story of the people who built some of the biggest and most unique landmarks in Europe monuments: the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, the temples of the Acropolis, and the Alhambra complex. Intended for a young and international audience, it aims to promote European cultural heritage and architecture. With voice-over narration, each episode will feature spectacular shots of the monuments, interviews with historians and specialists, fictional recreations and innovative 3D modelling to illustrate the successive architectural changes. In order to ensure scientific and historical accuracy, the writer/director of each episode has been advised by historical experts.
Cast
André Dussollier
Narrateur
Hugh Bonneville
Narrator
