Watch Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys: Italy, Switzerland - A Musical Tour of the Southern Tyrol and Ticino

Northern Italy has been ruled by various powers over the centuries. The Southern Tyrol, seen here, retains much of its Austrian past, with some regions predominantly German-speaking and others Italian. Scenes are shown of the Dolomites, the strangely shaped rock formations, a typical castle and mountain lakes. Music for the tour is by Beethoven, with his Violin Concerto.