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By entering the dining of the old Dominican convent, we are facing the most famous fresco of art history, La Cène, da Vinci de Vinci. This fresco (9 m x 5 m), made between 1495 and 1498, represents Jesus to the Apostles the betrayal of one of them. The colours of the Supper did not support the passage of time, because of the technique used by the painter. A great inventor, Leonardo did not paint "a fresco" (fresh) but, in order to modify the work as he pleases, he used on a dry wall a mixture of oil pigments. Twenty years later, moisture and dirt had already altered the masterpiece. The Supper underwent several restorations over the centuries, up to the one that came up nearly twenty years ago and made her splendour and original colours. It should be noted in passing that this restoration has not been unanimous among experts, particularly with regard to the brightness of colours.

One of the largest open-air paint exhibitions in Italy. Second weekend in May.

This former railway factory (hence the name) has become an important cultural center, just a stone's throw from Chinatown. Managed by the city of Milan, the venue hosts eclectic, high-quality exhibitions throughout the year. Among the most recent are those devoted to Andy Warhol and advertising, Zerocalcare, a Roman cartoonist, and photographers Guido Harrari and Sebastião Salgado. Visit the website to find out more about the program. A cultural space that enriches Milan's already rich offering, and is definitely worth a visit!