Da Vinci's Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)
Piazza della Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan, ITA
Each day, Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo) draws hundreds of art-loving visitors to the unassuming refectory of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie for just 15 minutes with the painting. Arguably Milan's most famous 15th-century wall mural, the artwork can only be seen by booking entrance tickets in advance or signing up for a guided city tour.
The Last Supper is incredibly popular, and it can be very difficult to gain access. In order to preserve the mural, a maximum of 30 visitors are allowed to view the painting at any one time, and only for 15 minutes.
Fortunately, tours can help you lock in those high-demand tickets and customize your experience. You can spend a day visiting Milan's must-see sites with an art historian guide; opt for an expedited tour with skip-the-line The Last Supper access; or combine The Last Supper with stops at the Milan Duomo, the La Scala Opera House, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Skip the line with a priority-access ticket that allows you to head right into the showroom.
While walking tours are the most popular way to see The Last Supper, you can also explore the city by rickshaw, bicycle, or vintage tram.
From the church, Sforza Castle, Teatro alla Scala, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are within walking distance.
Viewing The Last Supper is accessible for wheelchair users, and there's ramped access to the church.
The Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie is located on the western outskirts of central Milan between metro stations Cadorna Triennale and Conciliazione. It's a 15-minute walk or a quick taxi ride from the Duomo, but you can also choose a tour that provides round-trip transportation from your Milan hotel.
The Last Supper is accessible Tuesday to Sunday year-round, from morning to evening, with tickets or tours booked in advance. There are always travelers waiting their turn to see this hard-to-visit Renaissance masterpiece, and the lines can be long. Plan ahead to secure your ticket, and consider booking skip-the-line entry to save time.
Often considered the city of Da Vinci—and his adopted hometown—Milan is home to many of the polymath's most famous works, including The Last Supper. After admiring the painting, head to the Ippodromo of San Siro to see a horse sculpture modeled on Da Vinci's drawings; then, visit the Ambrosiana Gallery where you can marvel over his Codex Atlanticus, as well as pieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
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