"VINCI - LEONARDO'S BIRTHPLACE" Top 5 Page for this destination Vinci by sandysmith

Vinci Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 55 photos

VINCI, famous for the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, is located on the slopes of Montalbano. The museum is a must see to learn more about the genius Leonardo. Don't forget to explore the lovely countryside around here too.

Vini impresssions

Ever since this visit I have become more and more fascinated with Leonardo's inventions and his life story - the man was amazing. Vincii is a great place to learn about him and buy lots of souvenirs too. His style of writing was most peculiar too - backwards and a mirror image!

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In a nutshell:fascinating insight into Leonardo's life

Intro Updated Aug 15, 2004
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Explore the countryside Things to Do (7)

There are many other hiking and bike trails in this beautiful tuscan coutryside so get out there and enjoy the nature... more travel advice

Casa Natale di Leonardo Things to Do (7)

At ANCIANO is the Casa Natale di Leonardo, the house where the great artist is said to have been born – although it is... more travel advice

Anciano Things to Do (7)

Well after the museum visit the sun came out. About 3km from Vinci – a pleasant stroll UPHILL though the olive groves... more travel advice

Vinci Castle Things to Do (7)

The castle, still a dominating presence in Vinci, was originally built in the early middle ages when Vinci was subject... more travel advice

Comments (6)

richiecdisc Feb 20, 2008 at 5:03 PM Report Abuse

An old gem I missed. I was intrigued by the same but who would have thought its origin! Nothing wrong with a rough edged chianti as long as you have some pungent cheese to smooth it out. ;)
Manara Jan 9, 2008 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

The hills, the olive groves ... I love those places!
dr.firas Aug 16, 2004 at 12:12 AM Report Abuse

Here she is standing in Orange now :-))) great, you remind me of my Tour Leonardo's workshop :-) would love to see his birthplace, Lucky Blondy and Goldie page :-)
Helga67 Feb 25, 2004 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

I've been to the place where Leonardo lived his last days (Amboise), maybe now it's time to visit his place of birth.
maritagnes Mar 9, 2003 at 2:05 PM Report Abuse

Great travelogue - the Leonardo museum looks like worth visiting!
PartyRambo Sep 11, 2002 at 3:51 PM Report Abuse

Very nice Vinci page! I missed all the good stuff when I went through on a whim - but, hey, you can't see everything, right?