At the origins of the Genius
In the heart of Tuscany
Vinci
Famous for being the birthplace of Leonardo, the city of Vinci is immersed in the heart of Tuscany, in the very green countryside, among vineyards and olive groves. It is located on the hills of Montalbano, between Florence, Pisa and Siena.
Leonardo was born in Vinci on 15 April 1452
And here he spent several periods, from early childhood to maturity.
Illegitimate child
He had at least 22 brothers. He received a unique education thanks to his paternal grandfather, who had traveled to Spain and Morocco.
His father, an influential notary
The father was in a relationship with the institutions and the great Florentine families, while the mother, a maid, was immediately removed from the family.
Vinci
The city of Vinci is based on four excellences: Leonardo, Landscape, Agriculture and Tourism. Among the places to visit in addition to the Castle of the Guidi counts are the Museo Leonardiano, the Piazza dei Conti Guidi redesigned by Mimmo Paladino, the Baptistery of Leonardo in the Church of S. Croce and the Biblioteca Leonardiana, a destination for scholars and enthusiasts. Outside the village, the exhibition “Leonardo and painting” at the Villa del Ferrale, the Pescaia del Mulino della Doccia, Leonardo's birthplace in Anchiano, the Nature that Leonardo used to call “master of masters” and Montalbano, where the Genius received his first inspiration, they are the frame of the city, which can count on numerous farmhouses, immersed in the beauty of the typical Tuscan hilly landscape.
In the heart of Tuscany
