Discovering Leonardo da Vinci: exploring the genius hometown - Meet The Genius

Discovering Leonardo da Vinci: a must see attraction in Tuscany

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest thinkers in history and one of the greatest creative minds of the Italian Renaissance. Artist, sculptor and talented as an engineer, scientist and even inventor. The history of many Italian cities is strictly related to the Genius, so it’s time for you to meet the master both as an architect and a scientist.

In the town of Vinci there is a great museum entirely dedicated to Leonardo. Let’s discover it together!

Museo Leonardiano was originally opened in 1953 and during the years has been enlarged and constantly renewed. From four rooms to entire buildings and a brand-new section “Leonardo and Anatomy” that will be opened on October 22nd, 2016.

The Museum’s permanent exhibition tells the life and the work of the Genius da Vinci by showing the true Leonardo. Machines, digital reconstructions of his projects, high-definition, full scale reproductions of his paintings: from the most brilliant and visionary creations, to information and anecdotes about his life, everything’s about Leonardo in his hometown.