This is the veritable temple of the Grand Opera being also the most famous theatre in the world. It was built at the end of the XVIII century on the ruins of the Santa Maria della Scala church. All the most important Grand Opera’s artists debuted inside this prestigious construction: Rossigni, Donizetti, Bellini, Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi.

The “Teatro alla Scala” in Milan

The “Teatro alla Scala” in Milan

The Scala Theatre is placed in the namesake square where you can also admire the central monument dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and the wonderful Marini Palace.

Piazza della Scala

Piazza della Scala

All the best opera singers performed on this stage like Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Josè Carreras and Renata Tebaidi together with the most famous international conductors like Riccardo Muti and Zubin Metha.

Inside the Scala Theatre

Inside the Scala Theatre

Thanks to a recent restoration this theatre can now contain 2.030 spectators.

How to arrive

By Subway: MM1 Duomo Stop (Red Line) or MM3 Montenapoleone Stop (Yellow Line)

By Bus: Line 61, via Verdi – via dell’Orso Stop

By Tram: Tram n. 1, via Manzoni – piazza della Scala Stop, Tram n. 2, via Manzoni – piazza della Scala Stop.



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