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Leonardo da Vinci: The Exhibition in Venice
Museum4.4 · 2 5223.8 · 85≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~9 €862 m from the center
Located in the Dorsoduro district, the 18th-century former Church of San Barnaba—famous as the library exterior in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'—hosts an exhibition celebrating Leonardo da Vinci's genius. Inside the vaulted nave, visitors explore dozens of interactive wooden machines meticulously reconstructed from Leonardo's original codices, including functional flying apparatus, military machines, catapults, and water pumps.
Highlights
- Working mechanical models reconstructed from Leonardo da Vinci's codices
- Hands-on interactive exhibits featuring flying machines and hydraulic cranes
- Historic San Barnaba church featured in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 19:00 |
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