Leonardo Da Vinci Route

The European Leonardo da Vinci Route traces the key moments of Leonardo's life, from his birthplace in Vinci to his final years. Travelers can explore the cities and sites where he created iconic artworks, developed inventions, and left a lasting legacy in art and science.

The route in Türkiye includes Istanbul and Adana. In Istanbul, Leonardo da Vinci designed a bridge over the Golden Horn and in Adana, a dam on the Seyhan River.

In Istanbul, the route highlights the Pera region, which played a significant role under Genoese control in the 15th and 16th centuries. Travelers can find traces of the era in the Pera District, which includes the Galata Tower and Genoese historical monuments, the Golden Horn District, and Topkapı Palace. Here, Leonardo demonstrated his mastery of architecture and engineering by designing the Galata Bridge for Sultan Bayezid II. Visitors can gain insight into his interaction with the Ottoman period in the Pera District, Topkapı Palace District, and the Golden Horn. This stop on the route offers a unique perspective on how his ideas transcended borders and influenced both European and Ottoman culture. Leonardo da Vinci synthesized East and West in Ottoman lands. He reflected the light of science and art from the East to the West.