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Milano Cortina 2026: Dual Olympic Cauldrons Inspired by Da Vinci

1/21/2026

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will feature two Olympic cauldrons lit simultaneously at Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Marco Balich designed the cauldrons and drew inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's geometric knots.
They will be lit on February 6, 2026, ending a 63-day Olympic Flame Journey spanning over 7,400 miles.

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will feature two Olympic cauldrons lit simultaneously at Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Marco Balich designed the cauldrons and drew inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's geometric knots.
They will be lit on February 6, 2026, ending a 63-day Olympic Flame Journey spanning over 7,400 miles.