The Codex Atlanticus, housed in Milan’s historic Biblioteca Ambrosiana library, is the largest surviving collection of notes by Leonardo da Vinci. Spanning over 1,120 pages, this invaluable set of documents includes handwritten text and intricate drawings created between 1478 and 1519. The Codex offers a profound insight into the mind of one of history’s greatest polymaths, revealing his thoughts on a wide range of subjects. Visitors can explore selected pages, which are periodically displayed, providing a tangible connection to da Vinci’s genius and the intellectual fervor of the Renaissance.
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Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
