Festa del Volo

On Saturday, May 18, Vinci hosts the “Festa del Volo” (“Festival of Flight”), a family-friendly event inspired by Leonardo’s genius and his pioneering vision of flight.

Throughout the day there will be:

• Displays of vintage helicopters and aircraft
  A unique opportunity to take a close look at extraordinary flying machines that have made aviation history
• Panoramic flights over Vinci
  To admire the Tuscan landscape from above, like you’ve never seen it before
• Model airplanes
  A mix of demonstrations and small mechanical masterpieces that really fly
• A display of aviation memorabilia
  A fascinating journey through objects, instruments and historical records from the world of flight
• A Visit with the Director
  Roberta Barsanti, Director of the Leonardiano Museum, will guide visitors to discover the most fascinating items in the collection in the section dedicated to flight – from the famous flying sphere to aerial navigation instruments, this tour offers a unique look at Leonardo’s visions and the origins of the Museum’s collection
  Tours at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm
  Admission is included with a Leonardiano Museum ticket
• Il sogno del volo (The Dream of Flight)
  A guided look at the section devoted to Leonardo’s studies of flight
  Free activity for anyone aged over 15 years, included with a Leonardiano Museum ticket
• Con un battito d’ali (With a Flap of Wings)
  Creative and fun activities dedicated to children aged 5–11 years
  From 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Prato dei Salici, Via Piagge 3, Vinci
  Free activity