Sightstitality of Milan: Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Fresco "Mystery evening"
Santa Maria delle Grazie – Medieval Church, known for the frescoes Leonardo da Vinci. Tourists come here to see the famous "Mystery Supper". The fresco, located in the refectory, had to create the impression that Christ and the Apostles dine together with monks. The painting has a fairly large size, the apostles are depicted on it in full growth. The fresco began to collapse even during the lifetime of Leonardo da Vinci, in his entire history, she was repeatedly subjected to mechanical damage and inept attempts to restore. The largest restoration began in 1980 and lasted almost 20 years. As a result, it was possible to restore everything that was possible: Currently, special conditions were created to preserve frescoes in the room. In order to see "Mystery Supper", You need to apply in advance and pick up a ticket for half an hour before the appointed time. There are no more than 30 people in the refectory at the same time and only 15 minutes.
The church itself, which is part of the Dominican Monastery, also deserves attention. It was built in the style of late Gothic since 1469 under the leadership of Guinofort Solari, later her completed Master Donato Bramante – he supplied the building in Portorik with Corinthian columns. Da Vinci created not only the fresco, but also painted a subwarm medallion, which depicted on the sides of the Madonna Customer’s work, Lodovico Sforza, and his spouse.
From the middle of the XVI to the end of the XVII century, the church constantly was the repair, as a result, the building was decorated with frescoes of Ferrari and Searano. In 1943, the refectory church bombed the Anglo-American Aviation, however "Mystery evening" Miraculously did not suffer. In 1980, the monastic complex, together with the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, was recognized as the first in Italy by UNESCO World Heritage Monument.
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Dominican Monastery in Milan
"Mystery evening" work leonardo da Vinci
The church also decorate the paintings of Caravaggio
Working hours: The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie works from Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 12:00, from 15:00 to 19:00; On Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 to 12:15 and from 15:30 to 21:00. Fresco "Mystery evening" You can see from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 18:45.
