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14 April 2018 - 05 May 2018
Leonardo Celebrations
14 April - 5 May 2018
On the anniversary of Leonardo's birth and death (15th April 1452 – 2nd May 1519), the City of Vinci celebrates the great artist and scientist in his birthplace. Exhibitions, conferences, shows, visits and much more...
EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE LEONARDO LIBRARY AND THE LEONARDO MUSEO

SATURDAY 14 APRIL
h 10:30 - Vinci's Theatre
LVIII LETTURA VINCIANA
“più visino ala inprensiva” (Codex Atlanticus f. 245r, già 90rb)
Leonardo and the painting's strenght
by Frank Fehrenbach
Frank Fehrenbach, professor at the University of Hamburg, is studying the basis of the “Natural theory of painting” by Leonardo, art based on the most noble sense, the sight, that has an incredible power.

SUNDAY 15 APRIL
h 10:00 – 17:30 Leonardo's Birthplace and Leonardo’s Library
To the origin of the Genius
Special welcome in the day where Leonardo was born

Leonardo's Birthplace
From 10:00 to 17:00, every hour (English-Italian alternated) guided tours will introduce you to the exhibition route and tell Leonardo's life and his relation with Vinci.

Leonardo’s Library
From 11:00 to 13:00 and from 15:30 to 17:30, extraordinary opening and tours (in Italian, every 30 minutes) to the library's collection, where the copies of all Leonardo’s manuscripts are conserved.

THURSDAY 19 APRIL
h 17.30 – Leonardo’s Library 
Aria, acqua, terra, fuoco 
Prof. Giorgio Federici presents the book published within the collection 
Testimonianze

SATURDAY 21 APRIL
h 10.30 – Leonardo’s Library
Leonardo's codex: a lost opportunity
Professor Gianlodovico Melzi D'Eril, heir of Francesco Melzi, who was Leonardo's novice, will show the history of Da Vinci's manuscripts, which were conserved in the family house at Vaprio D'Adda for centuries.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 21-22 AND 28-29 APRIL
h 11.00 –Museo Leonardiano
The world of Leonardo
Animated tour for families at the Leonardo's Museum.
Free tour, admission with fee.

SATURDAY 28 APRIL
h 20.30 – Villa Dianella 
Nel calamaio del Fucini
Opening event for the first Festival Fuciniano in Vinci.
Lecture of the texts of Renato Fucini by Andrea Giuntini, with the partecipation of prof Davide Puccini.
Curated by Associazione Elicriso. Info and reservations: ph. 0571 933285

SATURDAY 5 MAY
h 17.00 – Castle of the Counts Guidi
La gazza ladra (1817-2017)
Inauguration of the sculpture by Emmanuel Chapalain, inspired by the famous opera by Gioacchino Rossini.

h 21.15 – Vinci’s Theatre
Tribute to Rossini
Concert of the Orchestra Filarmonica Amadeus, directed by M° Gianmario Cavallaro, with the most famous arias by Rossini.

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 15 APRIL
from 10.00 - Vinci, town center and Leonardo’s Birthplace
Leonardo’s Day
Great party celebrating Leonardo’s birthday with several events.
www.ilgiornodileonardo.it  

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL
h 17.00 – Sovigliana, Biblioteca dei Ragazzi 
Ora del racconto: Bello è ciò che piace!
Reading aloud for kids from 4 to 8 years old.
Info: biblioteca@comune.vinci.fi.it

FRIDAY 20 APRIL
h 21.00 – Vinci’s Theatre
Cabaret show and musical comedian
By CCN Vincincentro

FRIDAY 20 AND 27 APRIL
ore 21.15 – Vinci, Palazzina Uzielli
Guide to the listening to classical music.Wine & Music
Listening to classical music and wine tasting. Admission with fee
By ProLoco Vinci. Info and reservation: info@prolocovinci.com 

SATURDAY 21 APRIL

h 10.30 – Vinci, Biblioteca Civica 
Viaggio intorno al mondo. Si muove la Terra 
Scientific Laboratory for kids from 7 to 11 years old
Info: biblioteca@comune.vinci.fi.it

h 17.00 – Vinci, Biblioteca Civica 
I 7 vizi capitali. Letteratura e cinematografia
Reading Circle. Info: biblioteca@comune.vinci.fi.it

SUNDAY 22 APRIL
from 10.00 – Sovigliana, Piazza della Pace
Brocantage che passione
Flea Market by Ass.ne Porte Aperte

TUESDAY 24  APRIL
h 21.15 – Vinci’s Theatre
I fatti di Santa Lucia
The ordinary life of the war. 27 July 1944 between history and civil poetry. By Vinci nel cuore

WEDNESDAY 25 APRILE AND TUESDAY 1 MAY
from 15.00 - Circolo Arci Petroio
Summer in Petroio
Concert in the afternoon with lunch, ‘merenda’ break and dinner.
Info: Circolo Arci Petroio

SUNDAY 29 APRIL

h 10.00 – Sovigliana, Viale Togliatti 
Viale in Festa
Extraordinary market.

h 15.30 – Museo Leonardiano 
The Guide’s Sunday
Guided tours at the Museum by the tourist guides of Vinci.
Admission and guide’s service with fee. 
Info and reservations: ph. 0571933285


For more details and any changes, see www.comune.vinci.fi.it

Info:
Vinci tourist office
ph +39 0571 568012
ufficioturistico@comune.vinci.fi.it
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