It’s impossible to pass through Milan without visiting the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic “Last Supper” painting is on display. Want to know how to take a guided tour of the work in the city? Be sure to check out this article:
About the Last Supper
This great work of art, both in importance and size, measuring 4.6m X 8.8m, began production in 1495 and was finished three years later. Located in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is also a convent opened in 1497, the idea for the painting came from Duke Ludovico Sforz who wanted a painting to decorate the refectory, where the monks eat together.
The work depicts one of the most important moments in the Christian faith: Jesus Christ’s last supper with his apostles in Jerusalem, just before he was betrayed by Judas and captured by Roman soldiers. The episode precedes Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the significance of which is Christ’s resurrection.
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How to take a guided tour of the Last Supper?
To get to know the painting and all its details and history, you need to buy a ticket for a guided tour. Our tip for securing your ticket at a great savings is to buy online in advance. We like and recommend this website to buy your tickets. You can also buy tickets for tours in Milan, Italy and other countries around the world.
The duration of the guided tour to the Cenacolo Vinciano, which houses Da Vinci’s painting, is 1h15 and the tour is all in English. Finally, we recommend that, once you’ve finished your tour of the work, you also stop by the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, which is beautiful and free to enter.
How to save money on tickets to paid attractions in Milan?
The city of Milan is full of incredible attractions. And to see some of them, you’ll need to have your tickets in hand. So, to save a lot on your ticket purchase, our tip is to buy in advance and online, preferably all on one site.
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You can buy all your tickets in one place. It’s worth noting that it’s always cheaper to buy in advance, online, to avoid queues and to avoid wasting your travel time. Especially in Milan, where many tickets sell out quickly.
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