Point of interest
The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
in Milan, Italy
Leonardo da Vinci's fragile mural of the Last Supper, painted in the 1490s in a UNESCO-listed convent refectory and viewable only by timed advance reservation.
Where it is
The mural is in the former Dominican refectory beside the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, west of the centre.
Address: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milan
What it is
The monumental work captures the moment Christ announces his betrayal and is regarded as one of the most famous murals in the world. Access is strictly limited to 35 people every 15 minutes, so tickets must be reserved weeks or months in advance.
History
Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper between 1495 and 1498 on the refectory wall, commissioned by Duke Ludovico Sforza. Because of Leonardo's experimental technique the work began to deteriorate early on; the church and painting have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.