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- Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Located next to the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in the
former monastery's refectory, is Leonardo da Vinci's famous
painting
The Last Supper(
Cenacolo Vinciano). The fresco depicts the moment of
Christ's revelation of the betrayal. Judas hovers to the right of
the painting, with his hand placed protectively on the bag of
silver. Scaffolding covers the bottom of the painting (an ongoing
restoration project), leaving the rest in full view. Controversy
has erupted over the removal of layers of corrective over-painting
completed in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The painting has endured
more than hot debate, however, as it managed to escape the bombing
during WWII that destroyed the roof of the refectory.
Information & Facts
Address
Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Corso Magenta
Admission
Entry to the Church is Free; to see the Painting is
EUR6.50, plus a EUR1.50 reservation fee
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8.15am to 7.30pm.
Reservations are essential, and visitors must arrive 15 minutes
before their allocated time of visit