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Did Leonardo da Vinci Design Secret Tunnels?

author icon By George Ghidrai

Published: 19.03.2026



Is it true that Leonardo da Vinci designed secret tunnels beneath a famous castle?

For centuries, tales of hidden passageways designed by the great genius echoed through the walls of Sforza Castle, but many dismissed them as romantic legend.

Yet recent investigations using modern technology have confirmed the existence of concealed passages.

Even more incredible, their layout corresponds with some of the sketches found in Leonardo's notebooks.

Researchers discovered compelling evidence that these secret routes were not a myth, but part of the castle's real design.


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