Leonardo da Vinci on show in Sorrento with works and inventions working

Leonardo da Vinci exhibition

An exhibition dedicated to the Italian genius of Leonardo da Vinci arrives in Sorrento with life-size inventions

The exhibition entitled "will be held until November 2018"Leonardo Da Vinci, Italian pride"Set up in the evocative setting of the Convent of San Francesco in Sorrento, right in the heart of the city. On display there are reproductions of Leonardo's masterpieces and his codes, in addition to scale and full-scale machines created for this event that honors one of humanity's greatest geniuses.

Based on the artist's original designs, the machines on display can be touched and put in motion by visitors: they are indeed all really working. Among the inventions exposed are the machines for the flight, like the predecessor of the parachute, a bicycle, a hydraulic saw and more. All were handcrafted by the master Mario Paolucci.

Reproduction of the is also of great interest first and only autograph painting of Leonardo made at the age of 19, that is the "Leonardo's tile"Representing the face of the Archangel Gabriel and perhaps also a self-portrait of da Vinci himself.

Information on the exhibition "Leonardo Da Vinci, the Italian pride "

When: from 15 March to 5 November 2018

Where: Convent of San Francesco in Piazza Gargiulo, Sorrento

Preferred Time: From the 10.00 22.00

Pricing:

  • Full: € 8

  • Reduced for children (from 4 to 15 years) and over 65: € 6

Information: 0818631581 - 3391888611 | Official website

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Written by Tiziana Martano
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