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Teatro alla Scala

📍 Italy, Milan, La Scala (Teatro alla Scala)
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Introduction

La Scala is the world's most prestigious opera temple. This gorgeous theater, where countless opera masters and famous works premiered, is a sanctuary of opera art, a gorgeous, artistic sight in Milan. La Scala stands in central Milan, the world's most famous, prestigious and important opera house, the highest temple of opera. Built in the 18th century, its exterior is relatively plain but its interior is extremely gorgeous and classic: a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with tiers of gilded boxes, red velvet seats, a dazzling crystal chandelier and fine decor, elegant, gorgeous and solemn, with superb acoustics. For centuries the theater witnessed opera's glorious history: Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and other masters' famous works premiered here; the world's greatest singers, conductors and orchestras consider it an honor to perform on its stage. To enjoy an authentic opera, ballet or concert here is a dream for many art lovers. If you cannot attend, you can visit the attached museum, with instruments, costumes, manuscripts and portraits, and peek at the gorgeous auditorium from a box. Visiting Milan and admiring the opera temple La Scala to feel opera's glory is a gorgeous sight.

Highlights

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Opera Temple
The world's most prestigious opera house, highest temple of opera.
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Gorgeous Hall
Horseshoe auditorium with gilded boxes, gorgeous, solemn, superb acoustics.
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Master Premieres
Verdi, Puccini and others' famous works premiered here.
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Attached Museum
Museum displays instruments, costumes, manuscripts and more.

🛈 Practical Info

ShowsFor a show, book ahead, dress appropriately, follow theater etiquette.
MuseumIf no show, visit the museum and peek at the gorgeous hall.
SilenceDuring shows keep quiet, no photos, no late entry.
CombinePair with the Galleria and cathedral area.
TimingCheck the official schedule for season and programs.

💡 Tips

Admire the opera temple La Scala, feel the glory of world opera.
The gorgeous horseshoe hall with gilded boxes; Verdi and others' works premiered here.
A show here is a dream; if not, visit the museum.
For shows book ahead, dress appropriately, follow etiquette; during shows keep quiet.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.

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