When visiting the city of Milan and exploring its many museums, you absolutely must see the world-famous work“The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci. This masterpiece was painted directly on a wall of the convent, Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Comme vous pouvez vous en douter, c’est l’un des sites, les plus visités de Milan. Afin d’éviter la foule, nous vous conseillons de réserver vos billets simples, ou une visite guidée (avec des billets coupe-file) en ligne, afin de gagner un temps précieux le jour de votre visite.
We give you below all the practical information to facilitate your visit (price, time of visit, opening day and schedule) ….
Where to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan?
The Last Supper was painted directly on a wall of the convent, Santa Maria delle Grazie.
You can get there by public transport– the nearest stop has the same name as the convent, “Santa Maria delle Grazie” – by bike, with stations nearby, or on foot from the Duomo, Milan’s cathedral, a 20-minute walk.
How to visit the Last Supper
To visit Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, you need to book your one-way ticket or guided tour in advance, as the number of visitors per day is limited. We give you all the practical information you need below.
Schedule
- Tuesday to Saturday, 8.15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday from 2 to 7 pm
- Closed on Monday
Remember to check the information on your ticket before you arrive.
Authorized visiting time
The allowed visiting time is 15 minutes, not more.
We therefore advise you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to collect your tickets from the ticket office.
It’s a little short, but it’s a must-see painting, at least once in your life, and this gauge allows us to limit the number of visitors in any one time slot, so that the work can be fully appreciated and its deterioration avoided.
One-way ticket
Vous pouvez réserver votre ticket directement sur le site officiel. Les réservations sont ouvertes tous les trois mois, et tous les billets disponibles pour la période à venir sont mis en ligne en même temps. Généralement, tous les billets sont vendus le jour de l’ouverture.
Pas de panique, si vous ne trouvez pas de disponibilité pendant votre séjour, vous pouvez réserver une visite guidée avec un guide. Des billets sont reversés pour les guides et leur groupe (lien et explications ci-dessous).
Price: 15€ full price for 15 minutes access (group of maximum 18 people) – Reduced price 13€ for 18-25 years old – free for under 18 years old
Guided tour of the Last Supper
➡️Notre recommandation : réservez votre visite guidée de la Cène de Léonard de Vinci, c’est une visite guidée idéale pour connaître les détails, les secrets et anecdotes liés à ce tableau mythique et sur son peintre Léonardo De Vinci, pour un prix intéressant sachant que les billets d’entrée, coupe-file, sont inclus, vous n’aurez pas à vous en occuper. Avec la politique d’annulation flexible, vous pourrez annuler vos billets jusqu’à 24h avant l’activité tout en obtenant un remboursement intégral.
Tarif : 68€ plein tarif (groupe de maximum 18 personnes) – durée 1h – date et horaire à sélectionner au moment de votre réservation – billet d’entrée, coupe-file, inclus
Combined visit to the Last Supper and the Duomo: the two must-sees
Milan’s cathedral, the Duomo, is the other must-see site during your visit to Milan, why not combine the two!
Book your combined guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and the interior of the cathedral, the Duomo. For 3 hours, your guide will tell you all about the history and architecture of Milan and its two unmissable sites.
Entrance tickets to both sites are included.
Tarif : 99€ plein tarif – 94€ tarif réduit moins de 14ans – durée 3h – date et horaire à sélectionner au moment de votre réservation – billet d’entrée, pour les 2 sites, coupe-file, inclus
Course of your visit
As mentioned above, the authorized visiting time in the refectory, where the work is present, is 15 minutes, and not one more!
The before and after areas feature well-crafted explanations of thehistory of the work and its restoration. You can also visit the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie for its beautiful cloister.
Another important piece of information for your visit: photos are possible, without flash, and we recommend that you opt for an outfit that covers shoulders and knees.
The history of this work
The origin of the painting and its meaning
The subject is classic: the scene depicts Jesus’ last meal, when he announces that someone is going to betray him.
Leonardo da Vinci wanted to depict this moment of suspense, when the disciples wonder about the origin of the famous milking.
This was the moment for him to put into practice his colossal work on the representation of human emotions in painting, each person representing a different facial expression (protest, questioning, protest, anger… ).
Jesus, placed exactly in the center of the composition and on the perceptive vanishing line, is depicted as weighed down and resigned, his face clearly visible against the light of the window.
Another point about this work, its proportions are colossal 4.5 meters high and almost 9 meters long.
Techniques of realization
The fresco is painted directly onto the wall, so it has undergone numerous restorations to keep it in good condition.
Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci worked a great deal on movement and emotions, and his research is reflected in this work. It’s a breathtaking achievement, Christ and his disciples appear to be alive.
Why is it important to see The Last Supper?
In our opinion, this work is a must-see at least once in your life. During your visit, you’ll be impressed by its size, by the different facial expressions of Jesus and his apostles, and by all the details the painter has hidden in his painting.
If you’d like to find out more about Leonardo da Vinci. You can also visit the Science Museum, a visual and interactive museum for young and old, which takes around 2 hours to complete.
Vidéo
Pour vous donner une idée de ce qui vous attend, découvrez un aperçu vidéo de ce que vous pourrez découvrir lors de votre visite.
Our tips for sleeping in Milan
Don’t hesitate accommodation in Milan Choose accommodation close to the historic center, near the Duomo! This allows you to visit a large part of the city on foot. The city is full of sublime hotels.
1. Our favorite: INTOMILAN Aparthotel Galleria Duomo, just a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo. The hotel’s location is perfect for visiting Milan. Our room was spacious, clean and well decorated. We had an excellent stay.
2. Apartment: Brera apartments Alla Scala we had hesitated for a long time with this accommodation, which is also very well located. It’s an apartment, so it’s easier to cook than in a hotel.
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