Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie

Beautiful church hosting the famous painting Last Supper. No admission to enter the church but do check the visitor hours (specific am and pm time). Need to book and pay separately if you want to see the painting in person. Do book early as the booking fills up quickly. Try at least book a couple of weeks or few weeks in advance. Recommended

Very well organized viewing of Last Supper. They will not let you in more than 5min before start time and what seems to be annoying at first, turns out to be the right protocol as it ensures there is not overcrowding. The painting is in a very large (formal dining hall) and is high enough where everyone has a good view. There is something magical about, seeing in person, something you have heard discussed your whole life.

Seeing The Last Supper in person is an unforgettable experience! Though the tickets are highly sought after, the woman at the front desk allowed my husband also to attend a viewing after our struggle trying to book two tickets online for our visit to Italy. The visit is brief, but incredibly moving, standing before one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces feels (almost) sacred. The details, the emotion in each figure, and the sense of history in the room is breathtaking. Though the viewing time is limited, it’s absolutely worth it to witness such an iconic work of art up close. A must see in Milan, don’t miss it!

Beautiful basicila located right next to The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci. It is very beautiful inside and I recommend going in and checking it out. The entrance is free and there is no waiting line. Outside the do virtual reality tours.

We tried but did not succeed in getting entry tickets for the Last Supper, which is opened for limited entries and are on high demand. However, we just wanted to be close to the artwork on our visit to Milan, and took chance to visit during the early evening on an almost full moon day. We did get the opportunity to get into the basilica and we were thoroughly impressed by the ambience, the artwork and the prayer that was happening on that Sunday evening. We peeped through the railings to feel the presence of one of the greatest artwork in history just on the other side of the wall we were standing against. A surreal feeling I must say.

The basilica itself is free to enter, but they restrict entry around lunchtime, so it is better to visit in the morning or after about 3 PM. Most people come here for one reason, which is to see The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural that captures the moment Jesus tells the disciples that one of them will betray him. The composition, expressions, and atmosphere in the room make the whole experience feel almost unreal. I visited during the low season (Nov 2025), but getting a same-day ticket was still nearly impossible. Advance booking is essential. Sometimes they release tickets months in advance, so checking the official website is important. In my case, I checked cancellations every day at around 12:00 local time for two to three weeks and eventually secured three tickets at the exact time I wanted. If nothing opens up, joining a guided group tour is usually the only option. I’ve been here twice, once in 2021 and again in 2025, and it still felt just as breathtaking. My first visit was without an audio guide, and I simply read the English descriptions in the room. On my second visit with my parents, I rented a private audio guide in Korean on my phone, which made it much easier to focus and appreciate the details. Highly recommended, even if it's your second time. Before entering, you must stop by the ticket office to have your reservation checked. They typically let you in about 10 to 15 minutes before your slot, and after a security check, you move into the room where the painting is displayed.

The visit into the church ⛪️ is open to the public. You can walk in if it's not full. They ask that you dress respectfully. To see the Last Supper, you should by tickets in advance and bring a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket. They are very strict about this. There are two paintings once inside. It's easy to the a clear picture of the second as soon as you get in since all gravitate to the Last Supper. Impressive to see in person. Guides are good. No parking that I saw. We took a taxi 🚕 to get there and to leave. It's history and it's worth seeing. Enjoy!

The Dominican basilica is world-famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper (L’Ultima Cena) in its refectory. Construction began in 1463 under the patronage of Duke Ludovico Sforza and was completed around 1497. The complex combines Early Renaissance design with Bramante’s distinctive centralized plan. The initial structure was designed by Guiniforte Solari, while Donato Bramante later reworked the apse and dome. Bramante’s additions—especially the circular choir and lantern—are regarded as defining examples of early Italian Renaissance architecture, uniting classical harmony with spiritual geometry.