Passion Italy

From artisans and chefs to luthiers and puppeteers, many Italians are preserving the artistic traditions that give Italy its old-world character. PASSION ITALY is a half-hour 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.

Wed, Apr 15 10:00 A.M. Campania     NH Create (11.4)

Experience enticing Naples with a trip off the beaten path and visiting the studios of unique craftsmanship preserved for generations.

Wed, Apr 15 5:00 P.M. Campania     NH Create (11.4)

Experience enticing Naples with a trip off the beaten path and visiting the studios of unique craftsmanship preserved for generations.

Wed, Apr 15 11:00 P.M. Campania     NH Create (11.4)

Experience enticing Naples with a trip off the beaten path and visiting the studios of unique craftsmanship preserved for generations.

Wed, Apr 22 10:00 A.M. Molise     NH Create (11.4)

Full of wild beauty, captivating traditions, fascinating history, Molise is an undiscovered gem for many tourists.

Wed, Apr 22 5:00 P.M. Molise     NH Create (11.4)

Full of wild beauty, captivating traditions, fascinating history, Molise is an undiscovered gem for many tourists.

Wed, Apr 22 11:00 P.M. Molise     NH Create (11.4)

Full of wild beauty, captivating traditions, fascinating history, Molise is an undiscovered gem for many tourists.

Wed, Apr 29 10:00 A.M. Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

Experience the enticing city at Italy's center and its unique craftsmanship preserved since the Medici era.

Wed, Apr 29 5:00 P.M. Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

Experience the enticing city at Italy's center and its unique craftsmanship preserved since the Medici era.

Wed, Apr 29 11:00 P.M. Tuscany     NH Create (11.4)

Experience the enticing city at Italy's center and its unique craftsmanship preserved since the Medici era.

Wed, May 6 10:00 A.M. Basilicata     NH Create (11.4)

Matera is certainly one of the most unusual and memorable tourist destinations in Italy, but this almost unknown region has much more to offer.

Wed, May 6 5:00 P.M. Basilicata     NH Create (11.4)

Matera is certainly one of the most unusual and memorable tourist destinations in Italy, but this almost unknown region has much more to offer.

Wed, May 6 11:00 P.M. Basilicata     NH Create (11.4)

Matera is certainly one of the most unusual and memorable tourist destinations in Italy, but this almost unknown region has much more to offer.

Wed, May 13 10:00 A.M. Sardinia     NH Create (11.4)

A paradise of sandy beaches and rocky bays with pure turquoise water, this is the Island of Sardinia, but there is also an endless list of archeological sites and endearing eccentricities to discover.

Wed, May 13 5:00 P.M. Sardinia     NH Create (11.4)

A paradise of sandy beaches and rocky bays with pure turquoise water, this is the Island of Sardinia, but there is also an endless list of archeological sites and endearing eccentricities to discover.

Wed, May 13 11:00 P.M. Sardinia     NH Create (11.4)

A paradise of sandy beaches and rocky bays with pure turquoise water, this is the Island of Sardinia, but there is also an endless list of archeological sites and endearing eccentricities to discover.


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