Vinci
The birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. The da Vinci Museum displays machine models he designed, and his birth cottage lies in the countryside outside town.
Located in olive-covered hills about 40 km west of Florence. The Museo Leonardiano in town is spread across buildings such as Guidi Castle, and it recreates flying machines, war chariots, mechanical devices and anatomical study models based on Leonardo's manuscripts. It is well suited to families. Admission is about €11–16 (including the birth cottage). Leonardo's birth cottage is in Anchiano, about 3 km north of town, connected by a trail through olive groves. Driving takes about 50 minutes; by bus, you need to change at Empoli.
Opening hours
About 09:30–19:00 (until 18:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano
- Pistoia Cathedral
- Prato Cathedral
- Villa La Petraia
- Santa Maria del Carmine (Brancacci Chapel)
- Oltrarno & Basilica of Santo Spirito
- Santa Maria Novella
- Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens