IFF24 Grand Tour E

A Grand Tour of Italy - between the 17th century and the first half of the 19th century. Employing a rich and visually stunning archive of art, illustrations, interviews and elegant photography, this documentary brings to life the origins of modern ‘tourism’. It all started with Northern European aristocrats and nobility travelling to Italy in search of ‘the origins of beauty’ and a visit to Italy became known as ‘ A Grand Tour’ and regarded as an essential experience in a person’s education.