Question 1

When was Santa Maria delle Grazie built?

Accepted Answer

The planning and designing of Santa Maria Delle Grazie took place from 1450 to 1460. The construction began in 1463 and it took around 34 years to complete. The church had some major blows and reconstruction from 1940 to 1950 and the reconstruction took around 3-4 years. Various parts of the church were brutally damaged and were moved and reconstructed in other parts of the city.

Question 2

Where is the location of the Last Supper?

Accepted Answer

The Last Supper is kept in a room on the western side of Santa Maria Delle Grazie. It is framed with wooden borders and no one is allowed to touch the painting. The painting was only moved when the reconstruction of the church was taking place due to the aerial attacks on the church.

Question 3

Can you visit the Last Supper painting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can visit the Last Supper painting. There are various tours that last for 15 minutes and a maximum of 25 persons on a tour. Visiting the Last Supper is very difficult as the tickets for the visit are sold in advance.

Question 4

How much are the Last Supper tickets?

Accepted Answer

The ticket price if booked at the church is 10 euros plus 2 euros of surcharge. Although, it is advisable to book in advance as it is almost impossible to get tickets. If you book through third-party, the cost of the ticket would be 15-20 Euros depending on whom you are booking it through. An additional of 2-3 Euros is applicable if you book through an online portal.

Question 5

What is the Last Supper made out of?

Accepted Answer

The Last Supper is made out of Tempera colours, Mastic plant resin, a white mixture of chalk and gypsum called Gesso and Pitch. These materials were widely used by Leonardo Da Vince and other prominent painters of that era.