Independent Milan visitor guide

Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo’s Last Supper

The church and the museum share the historic complex but have separate entrances and visitor rules. Church access does not include Leonardo’s painting in the former refectory.

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Quick summary

Essential visit information

Official price from€15*

HoursTue–Sun, 8:15 AM–7 PM*

BookingAlways required

Time to allowAbout 60 minutes

* Checked against official sources on August 19, 2026; confirm any updates.

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Practical guide

Plan without surprises

Two visits and two entrances

Entering the working church does not provide access to the Last Supper. Leonardo’s painting is in the former refectory and requires a named reservation. Check church services separately and report to the museum ticket office 30 minutes early.

Architecture worth seeing

The complex combines major phases of the Lombard Renaissance. The apse and tribune are traditionally associated with Donato Bramante. Compare the restrained nave with the geometric tribune and walk around the exterior to appreciate its brick decoration.

War and reconstruction

Bombing in 1943 severely damaged the convent. The wall carrying the Last Supper survived while surrounding structures were destroyed, aided by protective sandbags and bracing. The event helps explain today’s rigorous conservation controls.

UNESCO status

The church and Dominican convent including the Last Supper have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980. The designation covers the cultural complex but does not turn the church and museum into one ticketed route.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do the church and museum share an entrance?

No. They are separate visitor entrances within the same historic complex.

Does museum admission include the church?

The working church follows its own access arrangements; the timed ticket is for the refectory.

Is the complex UNESCO-listed?

Yes. The church and convent with the Last Supper have been listed since 1980.

Which part is associated with Bramante?

The tribune and transformation of the eastern end are traditionally associated with him.

Can both places be visited together?

Plan them separately around church services, museum controls, and required early arrival.

Sources and updates

Changing visitor information used for “Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo’s Last Supper” is checked against the museum website and authorized ticket office. To report an update, email help@cenacolovinciano.milano.it.