Santa Maria delle Grazie is located in the west of Milan, on the south side of Sforza Castle. This red Catholic building is made up of churches and Dominican monastery, famous for its mural "Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci in the monastery cafeteria, and listed as a UN World Heritage Site in 1980. Da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" was drawn on the wall of the monastery's restaurant. It was created by Da Vinci in the 15th century. It uses a combination of innovative bold oil paintings and tempera paintings to create a unique Perspective effect.
Amazing to see such a well known and wonderful piece of historic art
Restaured not very long ago, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is probably one of the most known paintings by the great Italian master, or genius, as many would say. Not to be missed if you go to Milan.
It was a quick walk through but I was very impressed with a quick glance inside the church courtyard, small courtyard but super beautifully designed and well fitted with quaint architecture.
The church itself is a very low profile church, and even with the Last Supper as a gimmick, there are few visitors, the courtyard is exclusive, the building is low, the interior is solemn, and the Last Supper needs to be booked.
The Church of Our Lady of Thanksgiving itself is very inconspicuous, and its architecture is not outstanding, but because Leonardo’s Last Supper is painted on the walls of this church, it has become famous and it is difficult to make an appointment to visit.