4 days ago · An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle are proven to exist. Ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning revealed that the ...

Famed artist and philosophical icon Leonardo da Vinci left a surprise in one of his drawings of a castle tunnel from the 1400s, Sforza Castle. Recently, experts have uncovered a secret network of ...

3 days ago · The historic Sforza Castle in Milan, a Renaissance landmark where da Vinci’s sketches led to the discovery of hidden underground tunnels Credit : Shutterstock,Naeblys Renaissance genius’s sketch leads to secret passageways at Sforza Castle We all know Leonardo da Vinci was a bit of a genius ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Beneath Sforza Castle in Milan, researchers have discovered a series of secret tunnels—passageways once sketched by the Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci and traversed by a ...

Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci drew a series of underground tunnels said to be hidden underneath Milan's Sforza Castle, which date back to the 1490s

3 days ago · A 500-year-old sketch by Leonardo da Vinci has led to the remarkable discovery of hidden tunnels beneath Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy. The revelation confirms that da Vinci’s detailed ...

Jan 21, 2025 · This project, part of their effort to create a “digital twin” of the castle, has confirmed historical accounts of the tunnels, including those from Leonardo da Vinci, and opened the door to greater historical analysis and more immersive experiences for the castle’s visitors.

Jan 17, 2025 · Researchers at Politecnico di Milano have uncovered a network of underground passages hidden beneath Milan’s iconic Sforza Castle. Forgotten over centuries, these structures offer new insights into the castle’s historical significance and design.

Jan 15, 2025 · The tunnels, which for centuries existed only in speculation, now come to life through images and three-dimensional models that connect the legacy of figures like Leonardo da Vinci with the capabilities of the modern world.

Jan 16, 2025 · One of the most prominent rumors surrounding the over 575-year-old fortress has long been the existence of secret passageways beneath the grounds originally hinted at by Leonardo da Vinci.