Santa Maria delle GrazievsDuomo di Milano
Santa Maria delle Grazie and Duomo di Milano are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Duomo di Milano scores slightly better than Santa Maria delle Grazie. Duomo di Milano is ranked #7 in Milan with accolades from 8 reviews such as Concierge, Time Out and Fodor's.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
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Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Milan
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Fodor's "After years of restorers patiently shifting from one square centimeter to another, Leonardo's masterpiece is free of the shroud of scaffolding—and centuries of retouching, grime, and dust." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Any visit to Il Cenacolo must be accompanied by a tour of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a Unesco World Heritage Site." Full review
Time Out "The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was begun in 1465 to a plan by Guiniforte Solari." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "No visit to Milan is complete without seeing Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, ‘The Last Supper.'." Full review
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Get here as early as you can—doors open at 7:00 am.
Let's Go "This sight consists of the Chiesa, which is a scrumptious example of Lombardian Gothic architecture, towering domes, gorgeous painted ceilings, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The famous Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is here (painted on the walls of the monks' refectory)... an absolute jewel." Full review
Afar Magazine "At a nondescript church in an unlikely neighborhood in Milan rests one of the greatest works of art ever created, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci." Full review
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Be sure to book your tickets in advance or hire a guide who can help teach you more about the importance of this great masterpiece.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The brightness of The Last Supper, the latest restoration of which was completed in 1999, outshines the Crucifixion (1495) by Montorfano on the opposite wall." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This Lombard Gothic-inspired church founded in 1399 is a major site devoted to the worship of the Virgin Mary." Full review
Frommer's "Delightful Lombard Renaissance church of Santa Maria delle Grazie...the church itself, a clash of styles is evident between Solari’s heavily frescoed Gothic nave and Bramante’s airy, somber apse." Full review
Duomo di Milano
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Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan
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Concierge "With its fairytale forest of spires, herds of fierce gargoyles, and army of perched stone saints, Milan's Duomo looks from a distance more like a Disney castle than a place of worship."
Time Out "Standing proudly on the piazza del Duomo, the third largest church in Christendom (outdone only by St Peter's in Rome and Seville's cathedral), the Duomo is truly a joy to behold." Full review
Fodor's "This intricate Gothic structure has been fascinating and exasperating visitors and conquerors alike since it was begun by Galeazzo Visconti III (1351–1402), first duke of Milan, in 1386." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Kick off your Milan trip by visiting its most famous landmark: The Duomo." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Duomo is the fifth largest cathedral in the world and one of the top tourist sites in the northern Italian city. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"With its spires, pinnacles, gables and countless statues, this cathedral (begun in 1386 and not completed until 1809) is an unforgettable sight, especially when the afternoon sun shines on the white stone." Full review
Time Out "While there are higher observation points in the city, there’s something exhilarating about glimpsing the Alps through the cathedral’s marble pinnacles and spires, adorned with heavenly statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Milan's Duomo is considered the largest and most unique Gothic complex in all of Italy...and once you've spent some time at the Duomo, it's easy to see why it's considered a masterpiece." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Milan's gothic Duomo – the largest church in Italy after St Peter's – is such an enormous, intricate project that it took 600 years to complete"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's "Able to accommodate 40,000 people, it is one of the world’s largest churches (St. Peter’s in Rome takes the record) and the embellished triangular facade is encrusted with flying buttresses." Full review
