Discover Vinci: Leonardo, Culture and Strada Verde
Vinci can be discovered on several levels: as a starting point for a route through vineyards and olive groves, as a place with numerous connections to Leonardo, and as a destination offering activities for families. When choosing a holiday apartment in Vinci, you can therefore first consider which experiences should shape your stay. Between landscape, town centre, art and practical family activities, a varied framework emerges for planning your days.
Holiday Apartment in Vinci Between Route and Landscape
A distinctive way to access the surrounding area is Route No. 14, the Strada Verde. The 1,800-metre walking and cycling route leads from the centre of Vinci to the Casa Natale di Leonardo. At the same time, the Strada Verde connects the centre with Anchiano, runs through vineyards and olive groves, and offers views of Vinci and the surrounding area. This means that a stay can also be planned beyond the immediate town centre: the route combines exercise, landscape and a specific cultural destination.
The Casa Natale di Leonardo is located 3 km from the town centre in Anchiano. From Vinci, it can be reached by car or on foot via the Strada Verde and houses a permanent educational exhibition. The Casa Natale di Leonardo also presents the audiovisual 3D installation “Leonardo a Vinci: un genio si racconta”. Anyone interested in a holiday apartment in Vinci can therefore weigh up whether to focus on the town centre, experiencing the landscape or visiting Anchiano, without separating the different sides of the destination from one another.
Leonardo in Art, Church and Local History
The cultural centre features several works and places with their own distinct character. “L'uomo di Vinci” is a work by Mario Ceroli made from shaped laminated wood, inspired by Leonardo’s drawing of the Vitruvian Man. “Il cavallo di Leonardo” is a bronze sculpture approximately 2.5 metres high. On a smaller scale, it depicts the horse that Leonardo had designed for Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan.
“Il Battesimo di Leonardo” is located in the baptistery of the Chiesa di Santa Croce. The baptismal font in which Leonardo was probably baptised is also preserved there. Admission to the Chiesa di Santa Croce is free. For visitors who want cultural discoveries to be the focus when choosing a holiday apartment in Vinci, this place adds a religious and historical dimension to the exploration of Leonardo.
Experiences for Different Daily Rhythms
The guided tours “Alla scoperta del Genio” can combine the Museo Leonardiano, the historic centre of Vinci and the Casa Natale del Genio with expert guidance. The family programme “Una domenica con Leonardo” includes practical activities involving building, observing and inventing; some dates also include visits to specific museum areas or the Leonardo machines. Alongside independent exploration, formats are therefore available in which learning, viewing and participation are combined.
The Festa dell’Unicorno brings a different kind of event to the area. In 2026, it reached its 20th edition and included a fantasy, science-fiction, steampunk, horror and medieval programme, as well as activities for families and younger children. The range of possible focuses for a stay therefore extends from Leonardo’s history and art to imaginative event worlds.
For further discoveries in the area, you can also view Vitolini and Zona Industriale Di Mercatale.
For the broader travel overview: Florence.
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