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👉 NOTICE FOR GROUPS ARRIVING BY COACH

From Saturday 16 May to Friday 31 July, bus traffic around the village of Vinci is not permitted. The only exception is for buses heading to Anchiano, which are authorised to travel along Via Rossi. Bus parking is allowed exclusively on Via Cerretana.

Festa dell’Unicorno 2026

From Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12

Event

Useful information for accessing the Leonardo Museum during the event days

Access to the Leonardo Museum

During the days of the Unicorn Festival (July 10–12), visitors will be able to access all museum sites — Palazzina Uzielli, Conti Guidi’s Castle, Leonardo’s Birthplace, and the “Leonardo and Painting” section — with a special reduced ticket (5 €). Free admission is granted to all children up to the age of 14.

The ticket will be available for purchase ONLY at the physical ticket offices.

PLEASE NOTE: To access the museum sites, it is also necessary to purchase an entrance ticket to the festival.


From Monday 6 July to Monday 13 July, significant changes to parking and traffic regulations will be in effect throughout the village.

  • Piazza Garibaldi and the parking areas in Via Buozzi: no parking from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday 8 July until 1:00 p.m. on Monday 13 July.
  • The streets and squares within the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) in the historic centre and the main town: restrictions will be in place from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday 9 July until 10:00 a.m. on Monday 13 July to allow the completion of the event setup and organisation.

From 10:00 a.m. on Thursday 9 July (until 10:00 a.m. on Monday 13 July), vehicle access will also be prohibited in the event area. Within the ZTL, the traffic ban will apply to residents and permit holders as well. In the surrounding areas, however, access will remain permitted for residents and guests staying in local accommodation.

Temporary traffic signs will be installed throughout the affected areas to provide detailed information and directions on site.

When

From Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12

Tickets

The ticket does not include entry to the festival, but only access to the museum sites.

Ticket Cost
Special Ticket for the Unicorn Festival (over 14) € 5.00
Special Ticket for the Unicorn Festival (under 14) Free entrance

Where

Leonardo's birthplace

At Leonardo’s Birthplace, the audio-visual narration Leonardo in Vinci: a genius tells his own story uses modern 3D technology to bring Leonardo to life.

Counts Guidi's castle

The imposing medieval building traditionally known as the “castle of the ship” — named after the elongated shape of the village and the castle’s tower, which together resemble a sailing vessel — has stood above the town of Vinci since the 12th century.

Palazzina Uzielli

The visit to the Leonardo Museum begins at the Palazzina named after Gustavo Uzielli, one of the foremost scholars of Leonardo da Vinci in the second half of the nineteenth century.

Contacts

For further information and clarifications, please contact the Vinci Tourist Office:
Ph. +39 0571-933285
info@museoleonardiano.it

Traffic information

HOW TO REACH VINCI AND THE LEONARDO MUSEUM

BY CAR: The entire town center will be closed to traffic to allow the event to take place, so it will be necessary to park in one of the many free parking lots arranged for the occasion.

Additionally, there is a FREE shuttle service from all parking areas.

BY TRAIN: Free shuttles depart from Empoli railway station and make an intermediate stop in front of the Hotel da Vinci in Sovigliana. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey takes about 15–20 minutes.

 

 

HOW TO REACH LEONARDO’S BIRTHPLACE

BY CAR: The shortest road to reach the Birthplace will be closed to traffic to allow the event to take place. It is possible to reach the Birthplace via two secondary roads:

  • Via di Faltognano, towards Vitolini/Carmignano (8.5 km, about 15–20 minutes)
  • Via La Magrina, towards Lamporecchio (7 km, about 15–20 minutes)

ON FOOT: From the town center, it is possible to reach the Birthplace via a path called the “Strada Verde per Anchiano,” approximately 1.8 km long.