Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan Church

Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

Website: https://cenacolovinciano.org/

Admission: Entry to see The Last Supper requires a timed ticket-standard adult admission and reservation fees apply; Milan tourism sites and the church arrange bookings. (Prices vary-book through official channels.)

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a 15th-century church and Dominican convent in central Milan that houses Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper in its refectory. The complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its cultural and artistic significance.

The primary visitor highlight is the refectory where Leonardo executed The Last Supper between 1495 and 1498; access to this space is tightly controlled with short, timed visits to minimise damage to the painting. The church, cloisters and convent buildings surround the refectory and represent important examples of Renaissance architecture in Milan.

The complex was constructed in the late 15th century under ducal patronage and later acquired international recognition because of Leonardo’s work and the site’s architectural ensemble. The refectory’s conservation has involved multiple restoration campaigns over the 20th century to stabilise and preserve the mural.

Santa Maria delle Grazie sits in Milan’s historic centre, close to the Castello Sforzesco and other central landmarks, and is easily reached from the city’s public transport network.

• Timed-entry for The Last Supper: Visits to the refectory are by timed tickets with limited group sizes and short viewing durations to protect the painting, so reservations are usually necessary well in advance.
• Leonardo’s mural dates: Leonardo painted The Last Supper between 1495 and 1498; the painting is a late 15th-century tempera on the refectory wall and has undergone extensive conservation.

What to See#

• Refectory (The Last Supper): The refectory (Cenacolo) contains Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper, painted between 1495 and 1498 and preserved behind controlled-entry conditions.
• Church, cloisters and convent: The church nave, cloisters and convent buildings date to the 15th century and form the larger religious complex that surrounds the refectory.

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a short walk from Cadorna or Conciliazione metro stations (Lines M1 and M2) in central Milan. The church and refectory are located near Sforza Castle and other central attractions; book Last Supper tickets in advance through the official Cenacolo Vinciano website.

• Book a timed entry well in advance-the Last Supper tickets sell out weeks ahead.
• Arrive early for the appointed slot-late entry is not permitted and the viewing time is strictly limited (typically 15 minutes).
• Combine the visit with a walk through nearby Santa Maria presso San Satiro for complementary Renaissance architecture.