Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition - The Genius of Leonardo: Priority Entrance
Highlight
- Step inside the fascinating world of Leonardo da Vinci - a prominent artist and thinker of the Italian Renaissance, located within one of Rome's breathtaking buildings under Vatican ownership
- Marvel at 200 wooden machines and 65 functional models inspired by da Vinci's designs, featuring inventions such as flying devices, anatomical sketches, a prototype machine gun, and a primitive bicycle
- Explore the path to tomorrow with nine innovative displays using cutting-edge holographic technology, before stepping back in time to explore the ancient ruins of a burial temple from 43 BC
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Enthusiasts of history and engineering have a reason to celebrate - a location where you can both have fun and educate yourselves simultaneously. Observe and interact with life-sized replicas of the works by Leonardo da Vinci. Remember to explore the dynamic hologram display as well. And after you finish, make sure to visit an ancient underground tomb within the premises!
Were you aware that despite Sebastien Lenormand being credited with pioneering modern parachuting in 1783, Leonardo da Vinci actually conceived the idea centuries earlier? That serves as just one illustration of how this Renaissance polymath was ahead of his era by years.
Discover a vast collection of mechanical, scientific, military, and aviation inventions inside the Palazzo della Cancelleria, one of Rome's magnificent buildings owned by the Vatican. These inventions were constructed based on da Vinci's original sketches.Featuring over 200 machines, with 65 restored working models and nine animated holograms included, you will experience a deep dive into the intricate mechanisms of his thoughts.
Stay a bit longer and explore the upper level where you'll find the Vatican court: the Sacra Rota and the Sala dei Cento Giorni, adorned with frescoes by Vasari. Additionally, you have the opportunity to visit the ancient ruins of a burial temple that dates back to 43 BC. The intertwining of reality and fantasy here makes it a definite highlight of your journey.
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