The Last Supper, Milan: Tickets

The Last Supper, Milan - Tickets and Information

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• The Last Supper Address: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milano, 20123, Milan
• Opening Hours: Daily from 09:00 - 19:00

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Is The Last Supper Worth Visiting

• If you are an art lover, definitely, yes.

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What You See When Visiting The Last Supper

• Priority access to see the painting by Leonardo da Vinci

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About The Last Supper

"The Last Supper," or Il Cenacolo, is one of the most famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and a must-see for art lovers visiting Milan. The work of art is housed in the Convent of ‘Santa Maria delle Grazie’, a beautiful building, and the famous fresco, which covers most of the well, captures the moment Jesus announced that one of his disciples will betray him.

The painting is celebrated not only for its historical and religious significance, but also for da Vinci’s innovative techniques and symbolic choices. Da Vinci painted 'The Last Supper' between 1495 and 1498, but unlike traditional frescoes that use wet plaster, he experimented with a technique involving oil and tempera on dry plaster, which allowed for intricate details but made the painting highly vulnerable to damage, especially in its location due to the humity of the building and the ground on which the church was built.

Over the centuries, the mural has faced several preservation challenges, including the humidity, war damage, and inadequate restorations. However, thanks to modern restoration efforts and techniques, the painting can again be seen in a condition closer to da Vinci’s original vision!

Because the piece is so delicate and a highly popular attraction, access is strictly controlled in order to try and preserve it. Tickets must be booked in advance and only small groups are allowed to view it at any one time and is limited to 15 minutes to minimise exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Even when de Vinci had finished the painting, its believed he said the painting would suffer because of the humidity of the ground in the building and because of the new painting technique he used.