2
Menu
Home
My Library
MagFest - Get 30% OFF
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
CA
0
Basket
My Account
My Library
Login
Plus+
BEST SELLERS
OFFERS
Hobby & Craft
Aviation & Transport
Leisure
General Knowledge
Sport
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Categories
Art & Photography
Art
Design
Architecture
Photography
Aviation & Transport
Motorbikes
Flying & Aviation
Automotive
Railways
Family and Home
Kids
Parenting
Pets
Food
DIY
Gardening & Lawn Care
Property
Home Decor
Food and Drink
Cooking & Baking
Drink
Vegetarian & Vegan
Gluten Free & Special Diets
General Knowledge
History & Facts
Astrology
Education & Literary
Spiritual & Religion
Trade & Professional
National & Regional
Books
News & Current Affairs
Health & Fitness
Medical
Running
Women's Health & Exercise
Men's Health & Exercise
Weight Loss & Diet
Spirituality & Wellbeing
Hobby & Craft
Collecting
RC Cars & Vehicles
Scale Modelling
Sewing & Knitting
Woodworking
Arts & Crafts
Leisure Interest
Travel
Sailing
Poker & Gambling
RV & Caravan
Camping and Outdoor
Movie & Television
Tattoo
Horse & Equestrian
Animal
Men's Interest
Fashion
Gay
Movie & Television
Men's Health & Exercise
Motorbikes
Automotive
Soccer
Fishing & Angling
Gaming
Gadgets
Newspapers
All
Music
Classical
Heavy Metal
Alternative
Rock
Pop
Practical & Playing
Hi-Fi
Sport
Soccer
Cycling
Rugby
Cricket & Golf
Football Programmes
Angling & Fishing
Guns & Archery
Boxing & MMA
Equestrian
Other
Boards & Watersports
Running & Atheltics
Racing
Ski & Snowmobile
Outdoor & Adventure
Tech & Gaming
Apple
Gaming
Internet
Gadgets
PC
Mobile
Trade & Professional
Finance & Money
Building & Architecture
Military & Defense
Education & Teaching
Media
Retail News
Farming & Agriculture
Catering
Business
Transport
Politics
Travel
Women's Interest
Hairstyles
Celebrity Gossip
Bridal & Wedding
Lifestyle
Healthy Food & Diet
Fitness
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Digital Subscriptions
>
Lonely Planet
>
September 2019
>
Renaissance replayed
You are currently viewing the Canada version of the site.
Would you like to switch to your local site?
Home
My Library
MagFest - Get 30% OFF
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
Read on any device
Safe & Secure Ordering
13 MIN READ TIME
Renaissance replayed
PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY MUSEO LEONARDIANO DI VINCI, VATICAN MUSEUMS ROME, LAURENT PERBOS, ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST/© HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2019, SHUTTERSTOCK
VINCI
Leonardo da Vinci: Origins of the Genius
Museo Leonardiano until 15 October
Read the complete article and many more in this issue of
Lonely Planet
Purchase options below
If you own the issue,
Login
to read the full article now.
Single Digital Issue
September 2019
 
$5.49
/ issue
BUY NOW
This issue and other back issues are not included in a new subscription. Subscriptions include the latest regular issue and new issues released during your subscription. Lonely Planet
This article is from...
Lonely Planet
September 2019
VIEW IN STORE
Other Articles in this Issue
Editor’s Letter
Editor’s note
Dark clouds rolled in and warm blobs of rain were
EXPLORE
Alpine fresh
Slovenia is the Alpine country that often gets forgotten in
Chew chew
The Gare de Lyon is the traditional starting point for
Fife Arms, Braemar
Built as a hunting lodge in the 1850s when Queen
Berlin afloat
Berliners like to make the most of sunny days -
South Downs
A line of chalk hills runs from Hampshire to East
Snappy snaps
The shortlist for 2019’s Bird Photographer of the Year competition
Novel adventures
Instead of simply lounging on a beach immersed in a classic book this summer, why not let the journey inside its covers inspire your next itinerary?
More reasons to get out there
Opera, classical music, jazz and DJ sets will echo around
STORIES
Fare trade
Lonely Planet magazine editor Peter Grunert takes a glimpse inside a secret treasure on the streets of London: the cabmen’s shelter
Snapshot from Kenya
One of the most beautiful mammals in Africa, the zebra
Viva España with kids
Travelling to Tarragona with Lonely Planet’s senior editor Claire Naylor and family
Photo challenge: Brown
We reveal the winning images from our latest Instagram challenge, this month on the theme of ‘brown’
Gorging on the Margaret River
Famous for its vineyards and perfect waves, Western Australia’s Margaret River is our top Best in Asia Pacific destination for 2019. But can Christa Larwood, a writer with no great love of either wine or surfing, appreciate the joys of this fertile region?
What I’ve learned... working as a five-star concierge
Thomas Munko of the Ritz-Carlton Berlin is president of the German chapter of Les Clefs d’Or, an international fraternity of elite hotel concierges
TRAVEL GOALS
See the epic power of nature
Wander landscapes where the Earth’s energy has gathered and exploded with beautiful ferocity
Dance like no one’s looking
Music can mainline a dancer into the experience of a country or culture faster than anything else, be it line-dancing, flamenco, Texas two-step, salsa or techno
Take the sleeper train
Overnight trains are a greener alternative to planes - and fun in themselves
Retrace the steps of history
Stretch your legs on a fascinating heritage trail, and you’ll find yourself exploring an interactive museum on the move
Experience culture shock
Being in a strange land can be a disorientating experience. Subtleties are lost and gestures misunderstood. But, as Alexander Howard discovered while teaching English in China, that might just be the point
Swim wild
There’s nothing like a dip outdoors, especially when it’s in an idyllic spot. Here are five of England’s loveliest pools, ponds, rivers and coves to leap into
Do look down
A fear of heights needn’t hold you back on your travels. Choose the right challenge and start small to enjoy thrills and views
Meet the planet’s giants
In the icy northern habitat of the planet’s biggest land carnivore, humans exist in a state of trepidation, with daily life adapted to avoid risky encounters. When finally faced witha polar bear, Sarah Barrell felt pure, soul-lifting awe
Go on a solo adventure
Striking out on your own can reap unexpected rewards - as Oliver Smith discovers when he inadvertently embarks on his first solo walking holiday, discovering giddy heights and hidden depths on the island of Mallorca
Eat and drink local
The truly great drinks and dishes of the UK can compete with any in the world, and deserve to be tried in the places that produce them, where the histories of their origins can be as fascinating as their flavours
Embrace the off-season
Dodge peak times and you’ll see a wholly different side to popular destinations
Go dark
On a planet plagued by light pollution, it takes effort to evade the tangerine glow of urban centres. But if you can, you’ll reap a rich reward: the full majesty of the night sky
Play on the pier
Join the generations who have trodden the salty decks of Britain’s seaside survivors
Avoid the obvious
Hitting the centre of town is usually the default on a city break, but heading to the outer limits can offer a more authentic take on a destination, as Orla Thomas discovers on a trip to Porto
Escape civilisation
Truly getting away from it all may never have seemed harder, yet there are places in the UK that modern life has barely touched
Change your identity
Is who we are limited to where we come from? Do we hold onto the same identity for life? Omo Osagiede’s time in Morocco got him thinking how travel can up-end the very notion of who you are
Find your supper
Foraging is the ultimate in local, waste-free dining. What better way is there to understand a place than through your stomach?
Spend the night in the jungle
In the darkness, among the inner reaches of a forest swarming with life, humans are very much not top of the tree. This is the wildest sleepover ever
Find your tribe in a foreign city
Whether you’re a fan of jazz jams, the tufted titmouse or triple IPAs, your people are out there. Joining them can make a foreign land feel much more familiar
Witness a swarm
Watching a single animal can be amazing enough, but to see thousands - or even millions - together? That’s worth crossing the globe for
Cast adrift
Take to the waters of the UK’s lakes, lochs and canal network, and let these gentle journeys reveal wonders both natural and man-made
Find peace among trees
There’s no solace quite like that offered by the forest, whether you’re walking alone in autumn woodlands, climbing in an ancient oak tree, or watching light rake through newly formed buds on a spring morning
Retrace your roots
American photographer Diana Pappas makes an emotional journey to Kefallonia in Greece, following a journey her grandmother made nearly a century before, and finding how much remains of the island she loved
Travel on horseback
Fascinating in their power and beauty, horses can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Learning to ride in South Africa’s Waterberg mountains, among a 60-strong herd of Boerperd bush horses, will dispel your fear at a gallop
Get your heart thumping
Mountain heights and forest depths, city parks and surf-tossed beaches - Britain’s varied landscapes reveal themselves most abundantly to those who are ready to raise their adrenaline
Step into a film set
Have your costume ready and get a mate to point the camera to recreate legendary made-in-Britain scenes, even when they’re notionally from ‘a galaxy far, far away’
Be a kid again
Tap into a childlike sense of wonder, and find pleasure in the simple things
Be yourself
A long way from home, in the depths of an unfamiliar culture where nobody cared where she came from, Clover Stroud found an elusive opportunity to truly be herself
THE URBAN EDIT
Eating in Beijing
Beijing is a magnificent place for all sorts of adventures
Summer in Stockholm
Stockholmers call their city ‘beauty on water’. Yet, despite its
Budget Monaco
Squeezed into 220 hectares, the city-state of Monaco is the
Weekend in Ljubljana
The pint-sized capital of Slovenia punches above its weight with
Uncle Gussy’s, New York City, USA: Pork souvlaki
Brothers Wicko and Franky Karagiorgos were born into the business
Amsterdam
Keep your bearings among Amsterdam’s 60-odd miles of canals with
Culture and revival in Beirut
Beirut is one of the world’s oldest cities, the eternal
Jeepneys of Manila
To Manilenos and other city-dwellers in the Philippines, they are
Urban beaches
Stunning beaches run the length of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, and
Mind the gaps
We’ve delved into our archives and pulled out this photo,
Basket -
0 items
Your basket is currently empty.
Continue Shopping
Basket Total:
$
0.00
 Earning
0
Loyalty Points
Each Point is worth 1 penny or unit of currency and can be redeemed against future purchases here at Pocketmags.com
Got a discount code? Add it in the next step.
Checkout Securely
Continue Shopping
Or, read for just
$1.39
with
You can enjoy:
The issue in your basket
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
30 days for just $1.39
TRY PLUS+ FOR $1.39
30 days access, then just $13.99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more
Chat
X
Pocketmags Support
Contact Us
Use the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Send a copy of chat messages
Send Message
Message Sent
Many thanks for your enquiry.
One of our support staff will get back to you soon.
Start New Chat
Close Chat
Error In sending Email
We could not send your ticket at this time, please try again later
Start New Chat
Close Chat