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Piazza S. Maria delle Grazie and the nearest metro stop is Conciliazione on line 1. To book, phone 02.8942.1146: the number answers Mon-Fri 9.00 to 18.00, Sat 9.00-14.00. Operators speak English. (From abroad, phone +39.02.8942.1146). €8.00 Since the publication of "The da Vinci Code" everyone will be curious to see Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Last Supper . This work was painted in an experimental mix of tempera and oil. The paint has been steadily peeling from the walls of this convent since 1498. Waves of restoration have removed all but an echo of the master's brushstrokes, but that's enough. It's a powerful piece of work. To visit the refectory of the Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie, where the painting was most recently restored in 1999, you'll need to plan ahead. Booking is obligatory to join a group of 25 rushed through every 15 minutes. |