The first thing I will tell you is that if you are planning
a trip to Milan, make sure to plan ahead. You can see the mural painting, The Last Supper, by Leonardo Da Vinci at
the Santa Maria delle Grazie church in Milan -but make sure to buy tickets well
in advance (months in advance to be precise) as space is limited and tickets
sell out quickly. Having said that, if you are not able to secure tickets ahead
of time, you can try going to the site itself once you get there and ask if
there are any last minute cancellations/availability. This is how I lucked out
and obtained a ticket during my trip to Milan. One ticket. That is all they
had.
I visited during the month of July and it was busy but not ridiculous.
I had a ticket just for viewing The Last Supper and it included a brief tour,
with the guide explaining the origins of the church and then walking the group
(roughly about 20-30 people) inside a small, cool chapel where you could see
The Last Supper on one end and on the opposite mural, the painting, Crucifixion, by Giovanni Donato. It must be noted that you are not allowed to take pictures/photograph
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| Santa Maria della Grazie Church |
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| A picture of a copy of the painting taken outside of the church (you are not allowed to take photographs of the original) |
It is a true experience and a must-see when in Milan. Surely
you can see the deterioration of the painting The Last Supper, but ironically, this (in my humble opinion) also
lets the viewer appreciate other aspects and details of Leonardo’s work.
You should see it for yourself. It is an experience.
Happy Travels!
Mariela
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