La Scala Square
Piazza della Scala, 20121 Milano, Italy
Description:
On the square of La Scala is the opera house of La Scala, built in 1778 by the architect Giusepe Piermarini in the neoclassical style. The hall has a unique acoustics. In 2002-2005, a large-scale reconstruction of the theater was carried out, but the historical mechanisms of the stage were left unchanged. In the right wing is the Museum of La Scala.
Opposite the theater is the Marino Palace, commissioned by Genoese merchant Tomaso Marino between 1557 and 1563. Now here is the residence of the mayor of the city.
Nearby is the entrance to the famous Gallery of Victor Emmanuel II, connecting the squares of La Scala and the Duomo. Magnificent Italian architecture, a high glass roof, beautiful mosaic floors and many of the most fashionable and expensive boutiques create a special attraction for visitors.
The fashion center of Nicollo Trusardi is located in the ancient palace of the XIX century Palazzo Marino Alla Scala. It hosts collection shows during Milan Fashion Weeks.
In the center of the square in 1872, a monument to Leonardo da Vinci by sculptor Pietro Magna was erected.