La Scala, Opera house in central Milan, Italy
The Teatro alla Scala features a grand neoclassical design with seven floors, a 2030-seat auditorium, and superior acoustic properties for opera performances.
Giuseppe Piermarini designed the theater, which opened on August 3, 1778, with Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta on the former site of Santa Maria della Scala church.
The theater maintains its own orchestra, ballet company, chorus, and academy, contributing to the development of performing arts in Italy through education and performances.
The theater season starts each December 7th on Saint Ambrose Day, with performances scheduled to end before midnight and tickets available through the box office.
The loggione gallery, located above the boxes, holds a section of expert opera enthusiasts who express strong reactions to performers during shows.
Location: Milan
Inception: August 3, 1778
Architects: Giuseppe Piermarini, Alessandro Sanquirico, Luigi Lorenzo Secchi, Mario Botta
Official opening: August 3, 1778
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture in Milan
Capacity: 1827
Floors above the ground: 12
Floors below the ground: 4
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: V. Filodrammatici, 2, 20121 Milano MI, Italy 20121 Milano
Website: https://teatroallascala.org/en
GPS coordinates: 45.46750,9.18917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Milan combines medieval churches, Renaissance art and modern architecture. The city displays masterworks like the Gothic cathedral, da Vinci's Last Supper and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The fashion districts and historic quarters showcase Italian design and craftsmanship.
Milan presents historical buildings, museums and squares. The Duomo displays Gothic architecture, while Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II houses retail stores. Teatro alla Scala stands as a notable opera house. Castello Sforzesco contains art collections. The city offers art galleries, parks, historical churches and modern architecture.
The most important opera houses of the 19th century form an architectural group that reflects the history of classical music. These buildings, located in major world capitals, showcase various styles: neoclassical, neobaroque, modern. Their architectures reflect the evolution of acoustic techniques and performing arts. From the Teatro San Carlo in Naples to the Palais Garnier in Paris, these buildings are references in theatrical architecture.
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