Italy is the birthplace of opera, and each November the new season kicks off at opera houses throughout the country. You’ll find a wide range of performances in most cities. Even if you are not a fan of the art form it is well worth considering picking up some tickets to at least one show. The performances are spellbinding, and the venues are equally magnificent.
To celebrate the start of the season, let’s explore 5 of the top Opera Houses in Italy.
Teatro Alla Scala – Milan
Teatro Alla Scala, the famous opera house in Milan, reopened in December 2004 after an extensive renovation. It has a bookshop, bar, and history museum, too. The original opera house, designed by neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini, opened in 1778 and many famous operas were first performed here. La Scala was badly bombed during World War II but reopened in 1946 and quickly regained its reputation as a top Italian opera house.
The interior of La Scala is breathtaking in its rich red and gold decor, chandeliers and semi-circle of boxes
