Holy Mary of Grace Tours – Lombardia, Milan, Italy
Holy Mary of Grace
Santa Maria delle Grazie
About this place
This church built during the Renissance period is really special. It is not only the beautiful church that attracts so many visitors but also the Dominican monastery and the Da Vinci´s masterpiece ´Last Supper´ within the church.
It is of course enlisted on a UNESCO World Heritage List.
This church is another landmark owned to the Visconti family. Count Gaspar Vimercati, started the construction in the 15th century.
Donato Bramante designed the church that was destined to be a sepulchre for the duke of Milan, Ludovico il Moro. Finally, the duke´s wife was buried here but the duke himself was ousted from church so he couldn´t buried with his wife.Even though the church suffered some damage during the World War II it was restored soon after.
Even though the church is built mostly in Renaissance style there are still some Gothic elements visible both on the exterior and interior. The ´Last Supper´ isn´t the only work of Da Vinci. He also painted part of the portico which shows the duke Ludovico with Beatrice, Ludovico´s wife.
Some of the most prominent parts of the exterior are the work of the famous designer Bramante. He skillfully built the medallions of saints and various coats of arms.
Besides the central or principal altar one can see several chapels built along the aisles and a great choir.
Even though the ´Last Supper´ is maybe the principal attraction of the church one can not neglect the beautifully painted frescos showing the Stories of the Passion (Storie della Passione) painted by Gaudenzio Ferrari.
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