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Anchiano

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The village is known for the ancient Villa del Ferrale, with its chapel, Santi Antonio e Francesco.

Notable residents

  • Leonardo da Vinci was born in a farmhouse near Anchiano on 15 April 1452. His full name was "Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci", which means "Leonardo, son of Piero, from Vinci". The house where Leonardo da Vinci was born is situated between Anchiano and Faltognano, about 3 km from Vinci.

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