UNESCO | The Cenacolo Vinciano and the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Inside the Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, to whose design Bramante also contributed, Ludovico il Moro commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to paint one of the most famous depictions of Christian iconography: the Last Supper.The Florentine artist painted it between 1494 and 1497 on the wall of the refectory, adopting an experimental technique different from a fresco. The result was one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance and the entire history of art.Unfortunately, the technique used by Leonardo proved to be extremely delicate, making the painting subject to rapid deterioration. Over the centuries, the work has required numerous restorations, the last of which was completed in 1999 after more than 20 years of work, returning what remained of the original drafting to the public.In 1980, the complex of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Last Supper was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Need to know

Event reserved for teachers as part of the UNESCO Common Heritage project. A pathway of knowledge and training for the new generations. Event reserved for teachers. Programme: - 8.45 a.m. meeting point at the Cenacolo Vinciano Museum ticket office, where the guide will be waiting for you; - 9.00 a.m. start of the visit to the Cenacolo Vinciano Museum; - 9.45 a.m. end of visit and transfer to the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Notes

Proceed with the reservation via the Reserved Area also for the accompanying person. Please arrive 15 min before the scheduled visit time. In case of cancellation of the activity, Abbonamento Musei will notify the email address used during the booking process.

Accessibility

The tour of the Cenacolo Vinciano Museum and the Basilica are accessible to persons with motor disabilities.

• Meeting: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2, 20123 Milan MI, Italy
• CostFree event reserved for teachers. Each participant may bring along a non-subscriber, who will enjoy the guided tour free of charge: the non-subscriber will be responsible for any entrance fees
• BookingT 011.52210 or user area