Church, mosque or temple
Milan Cathedral
Milan, Italy
A huge Gothic cathedral of white marble with thousands of statues and a roof you can walk on.
Entertainment · Italy · Lombardy
La Scala Opera House
One of the world's most famous opera houses, with a museum open to visitors.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why La Scala Opera House matters
La Scala is the temple of Italian opera, where many great composers staged premieres. Even if you can't get a ticket to a performance, the museum next door shows costumes, instruments and memorabilia, and sometimes lets you look into the auditorium.
Talking points
- Many famous operas premiered here.
- A museum shows costumes and instruments.
- The season opens on 7 December each year.
- Tickets for top shows sell out early.
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