We usually picture mad geniuses as badly dressed and a bit rough around the edges, but this was not the case here.
Leonardo is described as having been very good looking, tall with a good physique. He was thought to be vain and kept his hair and his beard long even in old age (the trend at the time was to have it all cut short). He was always elegantly dressed, choosing creative clothing in vibrant colours. Whereas his contemporaries used to wear dark and sombre clothing he preferred a youthful short tunic.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.