Two Olympic cauldrons at the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Games will honor the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. This unique event will mark a first in Olympic and Paralympic history, with two cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo being simultaneously lit and extinguished in separate locations. The design of the cauldrons, inspired by Leonardo’s intricate knot patterns, has been unveiled. Leonardo, known for his significant contributions, spent nearly 25 years in Milan, where he created some of his most renowned works.
The cauldrons are crafted to open and close, with a diameter ranging from 3.1 to 4.5 meters, housing the Olympic flame within a glass and metal container. Positioned at the Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina, these cauldrons will be ignited simultaneously during the grand opening ceremony on Feb. 6 and extinguished on Feb. 22. Following this, they will be kindled with the Paralympic flame from March 6 to 15. Additionally, spectators can enjoy a special three to five-minute show every hour at the Milan cauldron during the Olympics’ evening hours.
