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ARTE 2026 - 1 season 4 eps Returning series

Legendary grand boulevards

2026 - 1 season 4 eps

Season 1

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Season 1

26 min

S1 · E1 · Sep 6, 2026

Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany Episode 1

Berlin’s historic central boulevard takes its name from the rows of linden trees that once lined it. Once a major thoroughfare and later a boundary during Germany’s division, it now symbolizes the reunified capital. It is also home to landmarks such as the State Library, State Opera and Hotel Adlon.

26 min

S1 · E2 · Sep 13, 2026

Andrássy út, Budapest, Hungary Episode 2

This grand, straight boulevard was created in the 19th century to transform Budapest into a modern European capital, inspired by Vienna and Paris. Lined with Neo-Renaissance buildings, it leads from the city center to the City Park. A single plane tree, carefully preserved, has survived wars and revolutions.

26 min

S1 · E3 · Sep 20, 2026

Ulica Piotrkowska, Łódź, Poland Episode 3

One of Poland’s best-known historic streets, Piotrkowska stretches through the heart of the former textile city. Its courtyards and former textile factories reveal Łódź’s industrial past, while many have been transformed into vibrant cultural venues.

26 min

S1 · E4 · Sep 27, 2026

Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France Episode 4

One of the world’s most famous avenues, the Champs-Élysées symbolizes luxury and French identity. Commissioned under Napoleon to celebrate his army, it hosts major national celebrations and public demonstrations. A major redesign, planned through 2030, aims to restore its role as a pedestrian-friendly boulevard.

4 episodes in Season 1

Grand boulevards are monumental witnesses to history. Their architectural splendour has endured for centuries, while they have remained stages for political and cultural change. Home to government buildings and renowned cultural institutions, they are also vital public spaces for residents and major attractions for tourists. Today, however, these iconic boulevards face global challenges. Luxury brands, international property companies, climate-neutral urban planning and changing patterns of use are reshaping their future. The challenge is to preserve historic façades and cultural identity while adapting to new needs. Traffic, urban transformation, housing and workplaces must be carefully balanced.

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Total runtime 1h 44m · Episode length 26 min · Type Documentary

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Premiered

September 6, 2026

Latest episode

September 27, 2026

Status

Returning series

Network

ARTE

Country

Germany

Type

Documentary

Episode length

26 min

Total runtime

1h 44m

Original language

German

Production

G

Graef Screen Productions

Production

Germany

Produced in

Languages

Original title

Legendäre Prachtstraßen

Spoken on screen

German

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