Teatro La Scala.

Mecca for opera and ballet lovers. To peek at the theatre, take a tour / Largo Ghiringhelli, 1 / Duomo / M: Duomo / 02 88797473 / museum 9am-12.30pm, 1.30-5.30pm daily except public holidays / theatre season is Dec-Nov, break in Aug / book well ahead via your concierge or online / teatroallascala.org. Or, book a tour at Laboratori Scala Ansaldo to see costumes, props and the replica rehearsal stage / Via Bergognone, 34 / Tortona / M: Genova / 02 43353521 / tours 3pm Tue & Thu by appt only.