Andrea Bocelli's Tuscany
dream of italy

We visit the seaside home of famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Tuscany to learn how this region has influenced Bocelli's life and music, exploring his deep faith and love of dogs. We visit the people and places that defined him including Forte dei Marmi, Lajatico and Lucca and experience a special performance from Bocelli himself!

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 301

About Dream of Italy:

With its mesmerizing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that Americans Dream of Italy more than any other destination in the world.

Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter Dream of Italy, as she explores six diverse areas of Italy in six episodes.

Meet Italy's colorful locals - chefs, artisans, historians - who are deeply connected to their land, carrying on and preserving the traditions of their ancestors.

Dream of Italy is directed by Dakkan Abbe who created the public television series, Inside the Tuscan Hills.


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Thu, May 23 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 23 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 23 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura: Slow Food, Fast Cars, Big Dreams     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 30 10:00 A.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 30 5:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 30 11:00 P.M. Massimo Bottura Part 2: Modena, Philanthropy and Opera     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jun 6 10:00 A.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jun 6 5:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jun 6 11:00 P.M. The Black Madonna with Marisa Tomei     NH Create (11.4)


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