Theatre of Vinci
In the heart of the city, the Vinci Theatre presents itself as a place of culture and gathering. Since the early 1900s, the community of Vinci had felt the need for a shared venue for the Philharmonic and Amateur Dramatics Society. In 1926, the Croce Bianca Association, founded by Professor Alessandro Martelli, became the spokesperson for the idea of building a social venue — a project that was also part of the broader urban redevelopment of Vinci as the city of the Renaissance genius.
Two years later, on October 28, 1928, the theatre was inaugurated along with the adjacent Park of Remembrance.
The theatre is appreciated for its overall eclectic style with Liberty (Art Nouveau) influences, and neo-Gothic elements such as the mullioned windows on the upper level. Inside, the space retains a revivalist aesthetic, with neo-Renaissance floral decorations adorning the sides of the proscenium.
With a seating capacity of 144, audio and projection systems, and a gallery reserved for the control room, the Vinci Theatre — now owned by the Fraternita della Misericordia — is an ideal venue for conferences, small conventions, and cultural events, to be experienced in the evocative atmosphere of Leonardo’s hometown.