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Leonardo: the genius in Milan

  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Milan

Explore places connected to Leonardo Da Vinci and his time in Milan with this audio-guided journey through time. Using your smartphone, dive into a Renaissance Milanese setting as you stroll through the streets of Milan at your own pace. Learn how Leonardo first found himself in Milan in 1482, at the height of the Italian Renaissance, and how Duke Ludovico Maria Sforza recognized the talent of the Florentine artist and entrusted him with various projects. Discover the streets and places connected to Leonardo’s stay in the city. Enjoy complete autonomy through the use of your smartphone and headphones as you discover the Leonardo3 Museum, Duomo of Milan, Sforza Castle, the Last Supper, Leonardo’s Vineyard and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Listen to insightful storytelling as you pass by each point of interest. Choose to enter the landmarks (at your own expense) or enjoy them from the outside.

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Early Modern
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Ludovico Sforza
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About the tour

Walking
Easy
16
3:00

Start at

Via S. Marco, 42-52, 20121 Milano MI

Places

Santa Maria Incoronata Church
Leonardo 3 MuseumDuomo of MilanSforza CastleSanta Maria Delle GrazieThe Last Supper - CenacoloLeonardo’s vineyardPinacoteca Ambrosiana

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This itinerary passes by the following suggested museums/sites (tickets below are not included within this tour):

  • Leonardo 3 Museum (outside visit only)
  • Duomo of Milan (outside visit only)
  • Sforza Castle (inner courtyard free entrance)
  • Santa Maria Delle Grazie (free entrance – check opening hours at this link under “orari”)
  • Leonardo’s vineyard (outside visit only)
  • Pinacoteca Ambrosiana (outside visit only)

Entrance is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but not mandatory! Mind that this is a storytelling city walk; the aim of this itinerary is to narrate visitors an insightful storytelling, and enjoy places connected to Leonardo Da Vinci even from the outside!

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What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour - map including route and storytelling on every stop.
  • No app required - navigate in browser.
  • Entrance tickets for places are not included.
  • No live guide, equipment, food or transportation is provided.

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Leonardo: the genius in Milan
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Leonardo3 – The World of Leonardo Exhibition is one of the most important events of the year. This exhibition is not to be missed. The discovery of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and inventor, with working models of his machines and digitalized restorations of his paintings, a worldwide first. Leonardo3 is also an innovative research center whose mission is to study, interpret and make cultural heritage available to the public through the use of avant-garde, internally-developed methods and technology.
Last updated on November 17, 2022
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