Ulisse - Il piacere della scoperta

Season 16, Episode 1

Episode Title: Le meraviglie della Roma cristiana (terza versione)

Air Date: 2016-01-11

Overview:

For many centuries, Rome has been a destination for millions of tourists every year. What attracts them are the archaeological remains of the empire, the artistic wonders that have overlapped over the centuries, but also (and above all) its being the center of Christianity. During the episode, Alberto Angela takes a journey to the many places, monuments and buildings that have made the history of Christianity. The journey touches the main Basilicas but also more secluded, hidden corners of the city, where there are important testimonies of the history of the Church.