LA SCALA THEATER, Introduction

Hi, I'm Ed, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.

Today I'll accompany you through La Scala Theater.

La Scala is the most important theater in Italy and one of the most prestigious theaters in the world!

Before we start, I suggest going to the very center of the square, near the Leonardo Da Vinci monument. From this ideal observation point you can best admire the theater, which is the pride and joy of Milanese culture: La Scala, the temple of lyrical opera, famous worldwide. This simple neoclassical building was built in the second half of the 1700s by the architect Giuseppe Piermarini (the same one who designed the portal of Brera palace), and is called "La Scala" because a church dedicated to Holy Mary della Scala once stood in its place. Naturally it's one of the city's landmarks: the opening of the opera season every December 7th is an event that involves many people, and not just for high society attending the premier: if you happen to be in Milan around this date, you can also enjoy the show for free by watching it live on the giant screens that are placed in different areas of the center and the city's outskirts....