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Da Vinci's Last Supper Closed for VIPs During Olympics

2/8/2026

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Access to Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper was closed for three and a half days during Milan Winter Olympics, disappointing visitors.
VIPs, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, were admitted.
Tourists such as Antonio Rodríguez from Spain traveled to view the painting.
Local citizens faced traffic disruptions and changes to public transport.
Luisa Castro lamented that her group could not visit the church due to the Vice President's visit.

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Story summary

Access to Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper was closed for three and a half days during Milan Winter Olympics, disappointing visitors.
VIPs, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, were admitted.
Tourists such as Antonio Rodríguez from Spain traveled to view the painting.
Local citizens faced traffic disruptions and changes to public transport.
Luisa Castro lamented that her group could not visit the church due to the Vice President's visit.