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The Worst Episodes of The Wonders of Europe

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Worst episode
S1E3 The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles
7.66 votes
Best episode
S1E1 The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries
7.77 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.7avg
Binge time
6h 48m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Wonders of Europe Season 1 Episode 3 - The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S1:E3

    In this fascinating adventure, we see Pericles surrounded by the greatest figures of his time - Sophocles, Phidias, Thucydides, and Aspasia. We relive ambitious and aesthetic, but above all violent, times - and a turning point in the history of humanity. To tell the story of this unprecedented human adventure, the documentary combines interviews, 3D animations and fictional clips. It offers a journey between the current Acropolis and its past, between archaeologists' research and reconstructions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Wonders of Europe Season 2 Episode 3 - The Pantheon Of Rome
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S2:E3

    The legendary Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of ancient Rome, is a temple dedicated to the Roman gods. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it still has many secrets to reveal.

    Directors:Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte, Nicolas Bozino
    Writer:Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte

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  3. The Wonders of Europe Season 1 Episode 1 - The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E1

    At the beginning of the 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English foray in his capital city. Thus, he decides to build the fortress of the Louvre, a military architectural gem. Today, the Louvre is a museum housing the greatest masterpieces, but it's also a palace, at the heart of power since its origin. Eight centuries would be necessary for it to look as it does today. Obsessed with the desire for a Louvre showcasing their power, France's greatest sovereigns will continually keep on expanding and embellishing it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Wonders of Europe Season 1 Episode 2 - Versailles, Louis XIV and His Destiny
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

    In the summer of 1661, Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances, unveils his dramatic Vaux-le-Vicomte castle to Louis XIV. The place makes a lasting impression on the monarch and strengthens his crazy idea - build an even more outstanding palace - Versailles. Nobody bets on this tiny hunting lodge surrounded by marshes. Fuelled by the ambitions of his master, Versailles is expanded and gradually transformed, thanks to the most gifted artists of its time. As Louis XIV's love affairs and military victories go by, the Porcelain Trianon, l'Enveloppe, the Hall of Mirrors, the Ambassadors' Staircase and the Royal Chapel rose from the ground. In 50 years, Louis XIV succeeds in making Versailles the seat of monarchy, the centre of Europe and an architectural masterpiece still admired today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Wonders of Europe Season 1 Episode 4 - Alhambra, Treasure Of Andalusia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    In January 1492, Catholic Queen Isabella and her spouse King Ferdinand of Aragon seize the last Muslim kingdom in Spain, marking the end of nearly 800 years of Arab domination in the Iberian Peninsula. The Christian rulers then discover a stunning royal city - the Alhambra. Located in Granada, south of Spain, the Alhambra is one the most visited European monument. Built on the heights of the city, it is a gigantic grandiose city, covering more than ten hectares.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Wonders of Europe Season 2 Episode 1 - The Sacre-Coeur
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E1

    In 1870, convinced that France's defeat by Prussia is divine punishment, a small circle of Catholics vow to build a gigantic basilica in the heart of Paris if the capital is spared. Thus, the Sacré Cœur is born.

    Directors:Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte, Nicolas Bozino
    Writer:Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte

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  7. The Wonders of Europe Season 2 Episode 2 - The Eiffel Tower
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E2

    Every year, nearly 7 million people visit the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, making it one of the most visited monuments in the world. At the time it was built, the tower was the tallest structure in the world.

    Directors:Nicolas Bozino, Jean Edouard Choppin
    Writer:Jean Edouard Choppin

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  8. The Wonders of Europe Season 2 Episode 4 - The Mont-Saint-Michel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E4

    Explores Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most visited sites in France with nearly 3 million visitors per year. Located in a spectacular bay, this granite islet has become a major pilgrimage site.

    Director:Jean Edouard Choppin
    Writer:Jean Edouard Choppin

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles" is the worst rated episode of The Wonders of Europe. It scored 7.6/10 from 6 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on April 22, 2023.

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