Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie ("Holy Mary of Grace") is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a church and Dominican monastery in Milan, northern Italy. The refectory of the monastery has Leonardo da Vinci's fresco of The Last Supper. This modest structure is located in the heart of Milan, only steps from from the famed Duomo cathedral. Despite its distinctive red-brick appearance, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is most renowned for hosting Leonardo da Vinci's most famous work, the Last Supper. This 15th-century mural is one of the most known paintings in the world, depicting Jesus' farewell lunch with his Apostles before his execution. This is one of the top things to do in Milan!

Although the chapel is worth seeing on its own, the highlight is Da Vinci's fresco of the Last Supper. Because the Last Supper is situated in a tiny convent that can only hold a handful of people at a time, prior tickets are necessary. If you are unable to obtain advance tickets, you may still visit to see the magnificent Renaissance church itself. There are eight side chambers, each with colorful murals and frescoes.

Location: Piazza Di Santa Maria Delle Grazie Milan