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Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture

Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture

Description: British architectural historian Dan Cruickshank explores the world's most unusual and interesting buildings, structures and sites, believing that architecture and a culture's aspirations and beliefs are intertwined. Among his visits are the Leshan Giant Buddha in China, St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt, Kizhi Island in Russia and Pompeii in Italy.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2008
First episode air date: April 2, 2008
Network: BBC
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Nominations: Prix Italia u2013 Special Prize
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