The city of Milan is hosting an extraordinary art exhibition called The Codice Atlantico or Atlantic Code and entirely devoted to one of the greatest geniuses of all time: Leonardo da Vinci.
The famous Atlantic Code which is the largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci ‘s manuscripts is made up of 1,750 drawings and 12 volumes which the artist wrote during his life.
Now this amazing body of work is on display at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana for the first time.
Actually the exhibition has been divided into several segments; the first of which is called Fortezze, bastioni e cannoni.
Visitors will also have the unique opportunity to see the famous Aula Leonardi, the beautiful Sala Fredericiana and the 17th century Peristilio which displays, along with other Leonardo da Vinci’s works, an amazing portrait of the artist by one of his pupils.
But if you want to see more segments of this exhibition, be prepared to take a walk to the beautiful Bramante Sacristy ( Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie), one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance period.
The place and the works on display there, trust me, are worth the walk!Opening hours: 9:00 to 19:00 from Tuesday to Sunday; ticket prices vary from 10 to 20 euros.
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