Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci
European Cultural Route from June 27, 2024
The International Association “Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci – ETS” established in Vinci on 27 May 2021, has obtained recognition as Cultural Itinerary European June 27, 2024, establishing a Network among the places of life, works and activities connected to the figure of Leonardo. Today it brings together 8 members belonging to 5 nations: France, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Türkiye.
The objectives
The International Association "Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci" aims to give life to a European itinerary, as a shared network of inclusive cultural and social activities in the emblematic name of Leonardo Da Vinci,animating concrete paths and exchanges in a dialogue between cities and nations where Leonardo lived, where his works are preserved and initiatives on Leonardo are held.
The objective is to enhance and increase the relationships of the different territories with the idea of Leonardo, creating a red thread between the different disciplines of his multifaceted genius. Through contemporary art and creativity, nature and productive activities, science and technology, youth training and university research, cultural tourism, ecology, and sustainable development, "Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci" also intends to contribute to developing the values of peace, collaboration and integration among peoples.
The objectives, linked to the figure of Leonardo, are to relaunch the idea of Europe and to contribute to the formation of the new European citizen, enhance art and tourism, peace and dialogue, and encourage the meeting between peoples, cultures, and religions.
The symbol of the Itinerary
The logo of the Itinerary reproduces a knot designed by Leonardo that represents the aims of the Project and indicates a goal to be achieved: the union of Peoples in the circularity of knowledge, as a common heritage.
The "“Vinci's Knot” which characterizes the logo of “Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci” is in fact paradigmatic as an ideal synthesis of a continuous intertwining of cultures and civilizations.
Discovering the places of Leonardo
Currently the Network and Itinerary of the " Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci " 5 nations (Italy, France, Poland, Slovenia, Türkiye) and 7 cities (Vinci, Amboise, Vipava, Istanbul, Torun, Florence and Cesena), which are equally represented on the Board of Directors, in addition to the membership of various entities and individuals. But the network is progressively expanding.
The "Le Vie di Leonardo Da Vinci" itinerary is aimed at subjects who are in some way linked to Leonardo: places visited by the Genius or where his works are kept today and activities related to him are carried out.
The horizon is therefore universal: nations, cities, universities, museums, associations, entities and private citizens.
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Project proposals for "Le Vie di Leonardo"“
GROUP 1 – COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ITINERARIES GROUP 2 – ACTUAL PROJECTS GROUP 3 – PROJECTS DEVELOPED FOR INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES GROUP 4 – PROGRAMMING
Leonardo's Paths in Romagna, May 2-3, 2025, Cesena, Cesenatico, Savio Valley
The International Association “Le Vie di Leonardo” has established with European recognition “Vie di Leonardo da Vinci”, an ideal itinerary that winds along the streets of
Sara Taglialagamba
Professor of History of Science in the Renaissance, University of Urbino Director of the New Rossana and Carlo Pedretti Foundation, Lamporecchio University