Official Tourist Information Site of Imola's Area
Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 - 1519)
The famous map of Imola is work of the illustrious artist. It is the first zenith map and the oldest example of a town map still preserved.
Leonardo was called upon by Cesare Borgia in 1502 as a military engineer to inspect the defence system of the Rocca Sforzesca (Fortress). After inspecting the town, he elaborated the famous urban map, with modern intuition and a picturesque touch, and he also traced some sketches of the antique areas of the town.
These documents belong to the Royal Collection of Windsor Castle.
- Come arrivare nella località
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- Info on the tourist location
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IAT - Tourist Information Office Municipality of Imola
Galleria Centro Cittadino
via Emilia 135 - 40026 Imola (BO)
Tel: +39 0542 602207; Fax: +39 0542 602141
Opening times: Monday to Friday 8.30am-1.00pm; Tuesday also 3.00pm-6.00pm;
Saturday 8.30am-12.30am
Late night openings on Sundays and holidays during major events in the city.
