How to See Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is the top sight in Milan for which time-slot tickets are absolutely essential. Buy the cheapest tickets months in advance from the official website or only more expensive tours are available.
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Access to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper painting on a wall in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is strictly controlled. Visitor numbers to The Last Supper Museum (Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano) are limited to only 40 people at any given time for a maximum of 15 minutes.
More Leonardo da Vinci Sights in Milan
The Santa Maria delle Grazie church itself may be seen freely without tickets. However, the art is better in the nearby Renaissance Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore di Milano (Church of St Maurice) — often called the “Sistine Chapel of Milan”.
The only other Leonardo da Vinci painting in Milan is his Portrait of a Musician, which is the art highlight of a visit to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Also on display here are Da Vinci’s sketches, notes, and designs from the Codex Atlanticus.
The large National Museum of National Science and Technology has an exhibition of 170 models and designs by Da Vinci. However, the large Leonardo3 – the World of Leonardo da Vinci is easier to enjoy with its 200 interactive 3D reconstructions of designs and digitally restored artworks.
The magnificent white marble Gothic Duomo di Milano is one of the finest buildings in Italy and a top sight to see when visiting Milan. Easy access to the rooftop terraces makes visiting this cathedral particularly special.
Christmas Markets in Europe
German-style Christmas markets are increasingly popular all over Europe. The best Weihnachstmärkte are in Germany. The Christkindlesmarket in Nuremberg is arguably the most famous but markets in Berlin stay open a few days after Christmas.
Christmas markets in Vienna are open up to New Year’s Day but in the rest of Austria and Switzerland, expect markets to close before the 24th of December. Basel is the most atmospheric market in Switzerland while Montreux is the top Marché de Noël in the Lake Geneva region.
It’s Always Winter at the Top of Europe — Jungfraujoch in Switzerland
Europe’s highest railway station is Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe at 3454 m in the Alps above Interlaken in the heart of Switzerland. The Jungfraubahn cogwheel train transports travelers from Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m) and Eigergletcher via a tunnel carved through the Eiger and Mönch Alpine peaks to the winter wonderland at the Top of Europe. Traveling by train from Interlaken-Ost takes nearly 2h30 but many visitors now use the Eiger Express cable car from Grindelwald to reach the Jungfraujoch in 90 minutes.
The Golden Pass Express train is a grand way to arrive at Interlaken from Montreux in Lake Geneva. Switzerland’s other top panoramic windows trains include the Glacier Express and Bernina Express — all rail passes and Swiss transportation savings deals may applied but seat reservations are always extra.