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Santa Maria delle Grazie
📍 Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy
4.9/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
Santa Maria delle Grazie is a Renaissance monastery in Milan famed for Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper on its refectory wall. Painted 1495–1498, the masterpiece survived war and restoration and is seen only by timed, limited entry of about 15 minutes. Inscribed with the painting as a World Heritage Site in 1980, it is an unmissable pinnacle for art pilgrims.
✨ Highlights
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Renaissance abbey
Santa Maria delle Grazie is a Renaissance monastery in Milan famed for Leonardo da Vinci's.
02
Last Supper
At Santa Maria delle Grazie, Last Supper reveals a distinct facet.
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Timed entry
To go deeper, Timed entry is the perfect entry point.
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World Heritage
Inscribed with the painting as a World Heritage Site in 1980.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：~€15 w/ fresco (reference).
→Hours：~8:15–19:00 (reference).
→Duration：About 1 hour.
→Getting there：Metro Cadorna.
→Tip：Book weeks ahead.
→Note：Only ~15 min visit.
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~8:15–19:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: W Milan; pair with nearby sights.
• Check Santa Maria delle Grazie's latest news and special exhibits before going.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Santa Maria delle Grazie?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~8:15–19:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
