Hotels near Teatro alla Scala

Few Milan points of interest carry the prestige of La Scala. Opened in 1778, this is arguably the most celebrated opera house in the world - a venue where Verdi, Puccini, and Toscanini shaped the history of music. The recently restored red-and-gold auditorium seats nearly 2,000 people. The adjoining Museo Teatrale alla Scala (EUR 12) offers fascinating insights through costumes, instruments, portraits, and memorabilia. Performance season runs October-July; tickets from EUR 15 (gallery) to EUR 250+ (stalls).

Pro Tip: Same-day gallery tickets (EUR 15) go on sale at the box office 2.5 hours before performances - a bargain way to experience a La Scala show. The museum tour includes a view into the auditorium from a box seat.