1.5 kilometers north of the medieval town of Vinci in Tuscany you will find Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci. It is located at the foot of the Montalbano hills in the town of Anchiano. Leonardo da Vinci is said to have first seen the light of day in this place on April 15, 1542. In an old farmhouse on Via di Anchiano you can now find a museum in honor of this extraordinary inventor. Are you planning a visit to this place? You can read more about it in this article!
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The Birth of Leonardo on April 15, 1542
Anchiano is a small hamlet of a few houses, part of the town of Vinci. Historical sources have revealed that little Leonardo was born in Anchiano. In his father’s notarized register, found in the archives in Florence, there is an annotation from grandfather Antonio da Vinci about little Leonardo’s birth and place.
However, it is not 100% certain that this was also on the site that we now know as Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci. In any case, the existence of this farm was confirmed as early as 1427. And also we know that the property was owned by the Vinci family for more than 150 years. On April 15, 1952, 500 years after the birth of the child prodigy, this farm did become officially designated as the birthplace and the museum Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci became a reality….
Discover the House of Birth
Leonardo da Vinci’s birthplace consists of a number of rooms. It is best to start first in the room downstairs. There you will be shown an interesting video about the inventor’s life. Then you go to the living room and find some reproductions of drawings he made. In the room on the left you will find a 3D presentation in which “Leonardo” himself talks about his work. The museum is not big, but definitely worth a visit!
Visit Casa Natale di Leonardo da Vinci
Visiting Leonardo’s birthplace takes about 1 hour. You can park at the house, or walk from Vinci on the Strade Verde. This is a 40-minute walk through the beautiful countryside of Tuscany.
Opening hours? In summer months (April/October) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in winter usually between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (weekdays until 4:30 p.m.).
Tickets? Through the website of Museo Leonardiano! A combi ticket costs €12 euros per person
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Museo Leonardiano – Discover Da Vinci’s inventions
Chiesa Madre di Santa Croce, Vinci – The Baptism of Leonardo
Strada Verde – Walk the Road to Leonardo’s Birthplace
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