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Leonardo da Vinci - The European Genius

Basilica of Koekelberg, Brussels

August 18, 2007 through March 15, 2008

In the magnificent setting of the Basilica of Koekelberg visitors can discover Leonardo da Vinci, the inventor and thinker. The exhibition will show original documents, scale models, notebooks as well as several of Leonardo’s inventions and is structured around five themes: Leonardo’s life, his paintings, his writings, his machines and last, but  not least Europe’s performances as the proud successor of the great master.

The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signature of the Treaty of Rome, the treaty that established the European Community. The exhibition is co produced by « Europa 50 » and the European Commission. For more information check out the website.

The Basilica of Koekelberg is the 5th largest church in the world. From the Dome of the Basilica one can have a beautiful view over the city of Brussels.

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