Leonardo da Vinci painted the Last Supper in the canteen of the monastery of S.Maria delle Grazie, in the center of Milan. The Last Supper had a tremendous impact on the western art, for its dramatic force and for the beauty of its colours and nuances. Instead of painting the bread offering like the artists before him, Leonardo chooses the instant when Jesus tells the Apostles that one of them is a traitor. This way he can make a psychological portrait of the different reactions of everyone around the table. Jesus is alone, everyone is just trying to defend himself, you can nearly see the cross slowly rising behind him.

Today you can admire the Last Supper after a 20 years restoration, more beautiful and impressive than ever.

Be careful to book in advance, because access to the artwork is strictly regulated. You can book online on the Last Supper official website, www.cenacolovinciano.org

Do not miss the splendid church of S.Maria delle Grazie, just aside The Last Supper, deeply renovated by one of the best Renaissance architects, Bramante.

To stay in Leonardo’s folklore, you can have a meal at the nearby Restaurant “Gli Orti di Leonardo”, Via dei Togni 6, built on a terrain which is said to be once owned by Leonardo himself.