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Piazzale Leonardo and the Monument to Leonardo da Vinci’s Flight, Monte Ceceri

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Piazzale Leonardo and the Monument to Leonardo da Vinci’s Flight, Monte Ceceri

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Piazzale Leonardo and the Monument to Leonardo da Vinci’s Flight, Monte Ceceri

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  • Location: Fiesole, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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    April 8, 2015

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    Monte Ceceri is known first of all because it was used by Leonardo Da Vinci as a "springboard" to test his Flight Machine in 1506. Tommaso Masini, known as Zoroastro …
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    From Monte Ceceri Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) tried around 1505 his first flying exercises with his homemade aircraft. The attempts failed, however, and Leonardo noted in his manuscript "Codex on bird flight" that his assistant Tommaso Masini broke a leg or a few ribs.
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    View over Florence from Monte Ceceri – ring tour

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    Embark on the "View over Florence from Monte Ceceri – ring tour" for a moderate hike that blends natural beauty with historical significance. This 2.4 miles (3.9 km) route, with…

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 390 m

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    Location: Fiesole, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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