Vinci Travel Guide

 elena.peruzzi Says:  Vinci, Anchiano 23 – 24 June 2012Following extensive restoration work and reorganization of the exhibition layout, the house in Anchiano where Leonardo was born is reopening to the public, as the place which symbolizes the bonds Leonardo had with his home town. Surrounded by... 

 elena.peruzzi Says:  THE ORIGINS OF THE GENIUSThe House where Leonardo was born is reopening to the public Vinci, Anchiano 23 – 24 June 2012Following extensive restoration work and reorganization of the exhibition layout, the house in Anchiano where Leonardo was born is reopening to the public,... 

 egonwegh Says:  A tribute to Leonardo - a three-dimensional representation of his famous drawing of the Ideal Man, aka Vitruvian Man. The idea was that there are mathematical proportions of the human body that define human beauty - I was never any good at maths! Leonardo combined a careful... 

 getamoveon Says:  There is a small museum in Vinci that has replicas of Leonardo's inventions. Some are minature and others are life size working models. My teenagers thought it cool to walk the streets Leonardo did. They also enjoyed observing the other teenagers in this unassuming italian... 

 egonwegh Says:  Contraption number 1: this was a machine invented by Leonardo to make smooth sheats of gold foil if I'm not mistaken. To be found at the local museum. 

 egonwegh Says:  A square that is a monument in its own right and a tribute to Leonardo's genius - a work of art with peculiar objects and writings, signs and arrows on the metal pavement. 

 egonwegh Says:  Contraption number 2: the first bike ever to be designed in history, most likely by Leonardo himself, but the only surviving drawing (which wasn't found until very recently) was by one of his pupils. The model in this picture was made after that drawing. 

 alucas Says:  The Conto Guido castle at the top of the hill in Vinci has been converted into the Museo Leonardiano, and is well worth a visit, particularly for families. The museum is packed full of models of inventions he designed in his Codex Atlanticus notebooks. The exhibits have... 

 sandysmith Says:  There are many other hiking and bike trails in this beautiful tuscan coutryside so get out there and enjoy the nature around you rather than rushing past in a car to these lovely tuscan towns and villages. 

 sandysmith Says:  At ANCIANO is the Casa Natale di Leonardo, the house where the great artist is said to have been born – although it is more likely this is just a typical house of the area where he was born! 

 sandysmith Says:  Well after the museum visit the sun came out. About 3km from Vinci – a pleasant stroll UPHILL though the olive groves brings you to ANCIANO - a pleasant walk - so why not leave the car behind. 

 sandysmith Says:  This musem houses one of the largest and most unusual collections of machines and models of Leonardo the inventor, technologist, engineer. Each model is shown together with precise references to his sketches and annotations. There is also a fascinating video of his life and... 

 sandysmith Says:  The castle, still a dominating presence in Vinci, was originally built in the early middle ages when Vinci was subject to Florence. Since 1953 it has housed the Museo Leonardiano. Wine is grown here but its not the best Chianti I've tried - a bit rough round the edges! 

 sandysmith Says:  VINCI is famous as the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. It is located on the slopes of Montalbano in the midst of a landscape that still mirrors the agricultural economy based on mezzadria or tenant farming with traditional farm activities centred on production of wine and... 

 belgianchocolate Says:  We found two shops near the castle that are worth mentioning. These shops are related to Leonardos work. They also got a range of postcards and articles.The wind was howling really hard the last day of our visit in Tuscany and the old lady opened the door very... 

 debshamilton Says:  Vinci is a quiet and friendly little town. It is most famous for the museum and birth place of Leonardo yet is worth a visit in its own right. The local market takes place on a Wednesday morning and is very busy.