Easy Directions to The Last Supper Painting Location

Da Vinci’s Last Supper Painting Location

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (Cenacolo) painting is on display in its original place on the wall of the dining room of the Dominican convent of the Santa Maria Delle Grazie church in Milan.

Address: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milano, MI, Italy. Find on map

Due to Milan’s well-connected transport system, getting to Santa Maria Delle Grazie church is pretty straightforward. Located centrally in Corso Magenta, it’s a 20-minute walk from Milan Duomo and is easily accessible by metro, tram, car, or on foot. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get to Santa Maria delle Grazie church in Milan.

🚇How to get to the Last Supper Museum by Metro

• To reach Santa Maria Delle Grazie, take the M1 (Red Line) to Conciliazione station, the nearest station to the church at a 5-minute walking distance.
• The trains on the M1 run every 5 minutes and cost €2, making it an affordable and convenient travel option.
• From Duomo station, it’s a direct 4-stop ride to Conciliazione on the M1.
• Alternatively, you can take the M2 (Green Line) to Cadorna and switch the metro to the M1 line.
• If you’re at Milano Centrale or Milano Garibaldi, take the M2 line to Cadorna or Tram 10 to Via Ariosto 19 to get to the Last Supper Museum.

🚊How to get to the Last Supper Museum by Tram

• Take Tram 16, which stops directly in front of the church at the S. Maria delle Grazie stop and also passes near Milan Duomo, making it easier to combine visits.
• This line operates from 5 am to 2 am with trams every 8 to 10 minutes, making the 12-minute journey an efficient option for city center stays.
• Alternatively, if you’re on Tram 19, get off at L.go D’Ancona for a short walk to the Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano (Last Supper Museum).
• With 18 lines, numerous stops, and a ticket price of €2, Milan’s tram system is a good alternative to the metro as it helps avoid street traffic.

🚍How to get to the Last Supper Museum by Bus

• From Milano Centrale, take lines 50 or 169 to Via Boccaccio, and then walk a short distance to Santa Maria Delle Grazie.
• Alternatively, use Bus 58 and get off at L.go D’Ancona or P.za Giovine Italia.
• Buses run frequently from 5:30 am to 12:30 am, offering an economical option for local sightseeing with a 10 to 15-minute travel time.
• If you are coming from Milan’s Malpensa Airport, you can take a 50-minute bus ride to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lotto.
• Once there, take the M1 (Red Line) metro to Conciliazione, the closest station to The Last Supper.

🚶How to get to the Last Supper Museum by Foot

• You can take a scenic route around Milan by walking to the Santa Maria Delle Grazie, which is the city’s central attraction.
• From Doumo Cathedral, it’s a lovely 20-minute walk and is considered one of the best walking routes to the church as it passes through the charming, narrow streets.
• If you’re at Pinacoteca di Brera, you can expect a 23-minute stroll.
• Sforza Castle is the closest to the Last Supper Museum at a 15-minutes walk away.

P.S. If you want to avoid juggling between your phone for directions and enjoying the lovely streets of Milan, you can simply take a 3-hour guided walking tour to the Last Supper. It comes with a local guide, a VIP ticket to the Last Supper Museum and passes by breathtaking Sforza Castle, Scala Opera House and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

How to get to Santa Maria Delle Grazie from Duomo Cathedral 

• If you’re driving to the Last Supper, start from Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and head northwest on Via Carlo Maria Martini.
• Continue onto Via Silvio Pellico and merge onto SS35 via the ramp to Venezia.
• Exit toward Viale Enrico Forlanini and continue straight. Then, turn left onto Via Pitteri and then right onto Via Caradosso.
• Finally, turn right onto Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie; the church will be on your left.

Car Parking at Santa Maria Delle Grazie

There is limited parking at Santa Maria delle Grazie, which sits within a traffic-restricted zone (ZTL). However, you can find many secure underground car parks near the Last Supper Museum, with parking rates generally around €3 per hour. The closest parking options are as follows:

• Garage alle Grazie (200 meters away)
• Parcheggio Zenale (210 meters away)
• Buonaparte Parking (1 kilometer away)
• I.M.C.O. 2 (500 meters away)
• Sant’Ambrogio (750 meters away)
• Piazza Borromeo Parking (1.2 kilometres away)
• Carducci (800 meters away)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Last Supper Painting Location

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