The Wonders of Europe
The Wonders of Europe

The Wonders of Europe

2023 3 Seasons 12 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries

At the beginning of the 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English foray in his capital city. Thus

EP 2

Versailles, Louis XIV and His Destiny

In the summer of 1661, Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances, unveils his dramatic Vaux-le-Vicomte castle to Louis

EP 3

The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles

In this fascinating adventure, we see Pericles surrounded by the greatest figures of his time - Sophocles, Phidias, Thuc

EP 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,

EP 1

The Sacre-Coeur

In 1870, convinced that France's defeat by Prussia is divine punishment, a small circle of Catholics vow to build a giga

EP 2

The Eiffel Tower

Every year, nearly 7 million people visit the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, making it one of the most visited mo

EP 3

The Pantheon Of Rome

The legendary Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome, is a temple dedicated to the Roman gods. Li

EP 4

The Mont-Saint-Michel

Explores Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most visited sites in France with nearly 3 million visitors per year. Located in

EP 1

Florence Cathedral

Looks at the Florence Cathedral, jewel of the early Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

EP 2

Schonbrunn Palace

A journey to Vienna, Austria, to explore Schönbrunn Palace and its beautiful French gardens.

EP 3

The Tower of London

We explore the history of the Tower of London, an 11th century fortress built on the banks of the River Thames.

EP 4

Wawel Castle

We head to the Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków to discover this former palace of the kings of Poland.

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Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Narrator