Unesco Sites of Italy: Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Apr 07, 2020 823

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a church and Dominican convent in Milan. The refectory of the convent contains the world-famous mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, “whose work was to herald a new era in the history of art,” says Unesco.

The refectory is an integral part of the architectural complex of Santa Maria delle Grazie, completed at the end of the 15th century by Bramante under the rule of the Sforza. It has been a Unesco World Heritage site since 1980.

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SOURCE: https://www.italymagazine.com

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