Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Opened August 3, 1778, with Salieri's L'Europa riconosciuta. One of the world's most prestigious opera houses.
Neoclassical design by Giuseppe Piermarini; horseshoe auditorium (~2,000 seats); one of Europe's largest stages.
Home to legends: Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Riccardo Muti. Launches careers of opera stars.
Orchestra della Scala and Chorus – among world's finest; conducted by Toscanini, Abbado, Chailly.
Teatro alla Scala Ballet – one of oldest, most prestigious companies.
Museo Teatrale alla Scala displays costumes, props, set designs, artifacts.