Teatro alla Scala Audio Guide
Explore Teatro alla Scala with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
La Scala is a world-renowned opera house located in Milan, Italy, first inaugurated in 1778. It is one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally.
What you will hear
The Grand Foyer and Social Hub
Focusing on the entrance hall where Milanese society gathers, specifically for the December 7th Saint Ambrose opening night.
The Main Foyer
Step inside this grand social hub, where the rhythmic pattern of marble columns and crystal chandeliers sets the stage for Milan's most exclusive cultural events.
The Great Horseshoe Auditorium
Exploring the architectural and acoustic masterpiece of the main room, designed to project sound perfectly from the stage.
The Central Chandelier
Look up to see the massive central chandelier, a meticulous post-war reconstruction of the original fixture that was lost during the Second World War.
The Royal Box and the Loggione
Discussing the social hierarchy of the theater, from the elite central box to the 'loggionisti' in the top gallery.
The Royal Box
Reserved for monarchs and heads of state, the Royal Box stands directly opposite the stage as a symbol of the theater's political significance.
Museo Teatrale: Legends of the Baton and Pen
A look at the museum's collection of busts and portraits, focusing on Verdi's Nabucco and Toscanini's 1946 return.
Bust of Giuseppe Verdi
This bronze bust captures the intense spirit of Giuseppe Verdi, a man who became a living legend within the streets of Milan.
Bust of Arturo Toscanini
Honor the conductor who became a symbol of the theater's post-war resilience and its triumphant return to the world stage.
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