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Passion Italy

Abruzzo

A travelogue series that presents Italy through the passions of its people. Host Alessandra Poli lays out authentic, inexpensive Italian adventures for travelers who want to experience the spirit of the true Italian artist – those who live to create, and put quality and pride before profit and fame.

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Abruzzo

Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 27s | CC

Alessandra visits a father and son maintaining their Maiolic ceramic tradition, then travels to Chieti for the stunning Good Friday procession with hundreds of participants. On the Adriatic Coast, she learns about fishing off the traditional wood trabocch and discovers the lifestyle of artisans carrying on familiar traditions through copper, wrought iron, and stone.

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