Beautiful Planet Series 2

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Travel Documentary hosted by Janet Frost, published by Cascade in 2013 - English narration

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Beautiful Planet Series 2 This second instalment of the popular documentary series , Beautiful Planet is a superb series that shows the world at her best. It takes the viewer to unique nature locations throughout the world. Moreover the series explores the cultural highlights of the different countries. A must have for every nature and culture enthusiast!

[edit] Disc 1 Belgium, Holland

Disc 1 takes you to Belgium and the Netherlands. Bruges - the capital of West Flanders - with its impressive medieval city and the Dutch Kinderdijk windmill park with its unique are the goal.

[edit] Disc 2 Germany

On disc 2 is all in neighboring Germany, to Würzburg and Reichenau. Würzburg Wurzburg Residence next to the other attractions, such as to offer the Marienberg fortress and cathedral St.Kilian. Reichenau include a visit to the monastery island of Reichenau is a must. Especially the wall paintings of the church Obernzell are a real highlight.

[edit] Disc 3 Portugal

Disc 3 with the trip south goes to Portugal. The second largest city in Portugal, situated on the banks of the Douro Oporto ("the Port") provides insight into the diversity of their cultural and scientific sites. However holds Guimares, the first capital of the country Portugal with the nickname "cradle of the nation" with its historically significant town.

[edit] Disc 4 Spain

Disc 4 will first presents the important Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. A summary of his greatest works underscored its importance to Spain. Gaudi is closely interwoven with the Catalan capital of Barcelona; in the end was world famous for its spectacular art.

[edit] Disc 5 France

On Disc 5 reports the cities of Lyon and Bordeaux in France. Lyon is the third largest city in France and has been recognized for its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bordeaux in the southwest, in spite of the distance to the sea (about 50 km) to the main port of Brest on the Atlantic coast. Bordeaux but has gained notoriety through his Bordeaux wine and cuisine.

[edit] Disc 6 Italy

The 9 Sacred Mountains of Italy offer not only the destination for many pilgrims but also for reporting on the sixth disc The Sacred Mountains ("Holy Mountain") are in Northern Italy and are spacious sanctuaries and chapel buildings, which were built on mountains and lakes. In addition to their importance, they are fantastic added to the landscape and even the optics worth because of a trip.

[edit] Disc 7 Croatia

Disc 7 is dedicated to Dubrovnik, in southern Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. In addition to the centuries of special political position of Dubrovnik, the city also has cultural significance, which is highlighted by the wonderful old town.

[edit] Disc 8 Portugal, Spain

Once again back to Portugal to bring Disc 8th Lisbon is the largest and probably most well-known city in Portugal. The nation's capital is also the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal. On we go to neighboring Spain. The city of Cordoba is located in Andalusia, and is considered one of the tourist attractions in Spain.

[edit] Disc 9 Italy

Disc 9 leads to Italy again. The town of Alberobello is famous for its trulli (Kegelbauten). The trulli lead back to the construction of shepherds and were built to save taxes because they were not considered real houses. Entire neighbourhoods Alberobello today remain exclusively from these Kegelbauten. Then continue on the Cinque Terre (five lands), a wonderful coastline of the Italian Riviera, is due to the prohibition of structural changes yet wonderfully natural.

[edit] Disc 10 Poland

Last part of our trip to disc 10 carries to Poland. Torun is located northwest of Warsaw and is known for its old town with many buildings in the style of northern German brick gothic. Awareness of Torun was the famous son, the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus still significantly increased. The city is home to the Malbork Castle Malbork ("Marienburg") the largest medieval castle in Europe and can still get a taste of the past.