How Do You Visit La Scala?
Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, or La Scala, is one of the great opera houses of the world, a jewel in Italy’s cultural crown. Opened in 1778, severely damaged in World War II, re-opened in 1946 and restored between 2002 and 2004, it remains a pilgrimage spot for lovers of the performing arts from all over the world. Head to La Scala at Via Filodrammatici 2 in the Piazza della Scala in Milan. Even if you don’t plan to attend a performance here, you’ll probably want to see what the theater is like inside. Your best bet for getting a good overview of La Scala is to go to the La Scala Museum at Largo Ghiringhelli 1, in the two lower floors of the theater. The ground floor has a chronological display of the museum’s permanent collection, while the upper floor is mostly devoted to costumes and changing exhibitions. The museum is open from 9am to 12:30pm, with the last entrance at noon, and 1:30 to 5:30pm, with the last entrance at 5pm. It’s closed January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, August 15, Dece
