Da Vinci may have anticipated the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, burning wood to make it more durable and sustainable.
Read more
Tag: Leonardo da Vinci
Anniversary of Michelangelo’s David: Unveiled on September 8, 1504
More than five centuries later, the anniversary still recalls the pride and ambition of Renaissance Florence.
Read more
Green Graffiti Appear in Florence to Promote Respectful Tourism
New eco-friendly street art campaign encourages residents and visitors to discover — and care for — the real Florence.
Read more
Da Vinci Experience Returns to Florence with Immersive Multimedia Show
From June 9 to October 5, visitors can experience the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci at the Cattedrale dell’Immagine.
Read more
Tuscany and Florence: Trends and Insights for 2025
Tuscany, and in particular Florence, remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in Italy.
Read more
Leonardo da Vinci May Appear on New Euro Banknotes
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the renowned Renaissance genius is among the figures being considered for the new series of euro banknotes.
Read more
The Washington Post Revisits the Battle of Anghiari Mystery
In his commentary, Andrew Doyle explores the history of the artwork and the decades-long search for its remnants.
Read more
Hunting Leonardo Da Vinci’s DNA: 14 living relatives found
The hunt is on for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA, after 14 living relatives descended from his pro-genitor, father and half-brother were found, experts on the Renaissance genius say in an article published in the Human Evolution journal.
Read more
Leonardo in Vinci. Back to the Origins of the Genius
One of the most interesting events dedicated to Leonardo’s Celebrations in 2019 is at Leonardo’s Museum in Vinci: an exhibit regarding Leonardo’s sources and original landscape.
Read more
Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo
The first comprehensive retrospective devoted to Andrea del Verrocchio (1435‐1488) is open in Florence this Spring at the Palazzo Strozzi, with an accompanying presentation at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello.
Read more