Piazza della Scala, Milan
Facts and practical information
Piazza della Scala is a pedestrian central square of Milan, Italy, connected to the main square of Milan, Piazza del Duomo, by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II passage. It is named after the renowned Teatro alla Scala opera house, which occupies the north-western side of the square; the building actually includes both the opera house and the Museo Teatrale alla Scala, dedicated to the history of La Scala and opera in general. On the opposite side to "La Scala", to the south-east, is the facade of Palazzo Marino, Milan's city hall. Another relevant building on the square, on the north-eastern side, is the Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana. The south-western side of the square has the entry to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele as well as Palazzo Beltrami. Most of the architecture of the square is due to architect Luca Beltrami, who designed the eponymous palace, the facade of Palazzo Marino, and the Banca Commerciale Italiana building. The centre of the square is marked by the monument of Leonardo da Vinci by sculptor Pietro Magni. ()
Piazza della Scala – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Gallerie d'Italia, Piazza del Duomo, Leonardo3 Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Piazza della Scala?
How to get to Piazza della Scala by public transport?
Tram
- Teatro alla Scala • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
- Via Grossi • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Bus
- Via Monte di Pietà - Via Verdi • Lines: 61 (5 min walk)
- Montenapoleone M3 • Lines: 61 (7 min walk)
Metro
- Cordusio • Lines: M1 (5 min walk)
- Duomo • Lines: M1, M3 (5 min walk)
Train
- Milano Nord Cadorna (18 min walk)
- Milano Repubblica (27 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Viale Umbria - Via Tertulliano • Lines: 91, 92 (41 min walk)
- Viale Umbria - Via Muratori • Lines: 90, 92 (41 min walk)