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Known worldwide for being the birthplace of the greatest genius of the Italian Renaissance, Vinci is a perfect place to spend a day full of culture and to explore Tuscan endless vineyards and olive groves, pretty much the same as in Leonardo's time. Vinci is situated in the hills of Montalbano, a green area divided between Pistoia, Prato and Florence area. The town offers plenty of things to see and many of them are related to Leonardo’s life: the house where he was born, just 3 kilometres from Vinci in the middle of the countryside, the church where he was baptised, the museum that collects his models and machines and the documentation center. Surrounded by the centuries-old olive trees on the Montalbano, in a landscape almost untouched by time, the house in Anchiano where Leonardo da Vinci was born is the place which is symbolic of Leonardo's ties to his hometown. In this modest country farmhouse, just a few km from the town of Vinci Leonardo was born on 15 April 1452. The house where he lived which has just reopened to the public after a careful restoration project. The home of Leonardo isn’t found within the town of Vinci, it is just outside its center on the foothills of Montalbano in a village called Anchiano. Here, Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 as an illegitimate child of a domestic servant and Sir Piero da Vinci, owner of the house at that time. Many studies made Anchiano famous as the birthplace of Leonardo, particularly the one by the great expert and fan of da Vinci, Telemaco Signorini, in whose diary “1872. Gita a Vinci” (“1872, Trip to Vinci) he documented his visit. In the period right after, the town became an important pilgrimage site, and many scholars and tourists have come here to study and discover the origin of the Tuscan genius. The home, its splendid landscapes and the drawings by Leonardo of the surrounding territory represent the only testimonials of the deep bond between the master and his Tuscan land. From Anchiano, you can follow one of the many itineraries that allow you to explore the surrounding territory. One of the most beautiful is known as Strada Verde (or Green Road) that links Anchiano to Vinci through a very old trail through the woods, surrounded by the natural beauty of this corner of Tuscany. Vinci itself offers visitors the chance to see many places connected to Leonardo’s life. Behind the castle of the Conti Guidi, in the small but lovely center of town, you will notice a wooden representation of the Vitruvian Man, a drawing by Leonardo in which he represented a man with the ideal proportions. From this terrace, you can enjoy a wonderful panorama of the surrounding hills. The Leonardo Museum is arranged in two buildings which cover the history of the master both as architect and scientist. The permanent exhibit covers the life and work of the genius da Vinci through machines, digital reconstructions of his projects, high-definition, full-scale reproductions of his paintings and many details and anecdotes of his life. The museum hosts education activities for children that allow them to put themselves in the shoes of Leonardo the artists, the scientist and engineer. At the end of October 2016, a brand new section on "Leonardo and Anatomy" will open and new activities will be added for kids and adults alike on Leonardo's interest for the human body. We highly recommend a visit to this museum because it is interactive and fun! In front of Palazzina Uzielli, which hosts part of the museum, you will find Piazza dei Guidi, designed by the artist Mimmo Paladino, who was inspired both by Leonardo as scientist as well as artist in the design and construction of the square. You should also have a look at the Church of Santa Croce (of the Holy Cross) where Leonardo da Vinci was baptized and at the bronze monument sitting in Piazza della Libertà called Leonardo’s Horse. Anyone interested in learning much more about Leonardo can visit the documentation center specializing in his works at the Biblioteca Leonardiana. #leonardo #vinci #tuscany ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ SHOP At: http://www.atellani.com Youtube:    / electriclifeatellani   Twitter:   / atellani   Facebook:   / atellaniprojects   Instagram:   / atellaniusa   Website: http://www.atellani.com/ Drone Special Gear: http://ultimadrone.atellani.com Safety Drone Gear: ULTIMADRONE by Atellani (Patent Pending). NOW available exclusively at: http://ultimadrone.atellani.com NEED TO LICENSE THIS VIDEO IN HD? Please visit: https://www.pond5.com/artist/atellani Contact us at: office[at]atellani.com for more information Footage is up to 6K Resolution Watch: "The Amazing Square Wave By Ivan Black"    • SQUARE WAVE 5 Dimensional Mesmerizing Kine...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~