Francesco da Mosto
Francesco da Mosto is a writer, architect, historian, film-maker and Venetian citizen. Apart from short spells in Rome, Paris and sailing in the Mediterranean, he has lived in Venice all his life. Francesco presented the BBC TV series Francesco's Venice, Francesco's Italy, Francesco’s Mediterranean Voyage and Shakespeare in Italy, and wrote the accompanying bestselling books as well as Francesco’s Kitchen – an intimate guide to the authentic flavours of Venice.
Upcoming Events
5x15: Five Leading Thinkers on the Unique Magic of Venice
Five cultural figures each deliver a fifteen-minute talk exploring Venice through art, literature, history and design. In support of Venice in Peril Fund’s Acqua Granda Appeal.
Royal Geographical Society, SW7
Royal Geographical Society, SW7
Featuring Talks By:
Francesco da Mosto
on his Venetian family history
Sara Wheeler
on travel writer Jan Morris and her lifelong fascination with Venice
Martin Gayford
on Venice, the City of Pictures
Stephen Bayley
on architect and designer Carlo Scarpa
5x15: Five Leading Thinkers on the Unique Magic of Venice
Five cultural figures each deliver a fifteen-minute talk exploring Venice through art, literature, history and design. In support of Venice in Peril Fund’s Acqua Granda Appeal.
Royal Geographical Society, SW7