Exhibition La Magnifica Fabbrica 240 anni del Teatro alla Scala da Piermarini a Botta 4 dicembre 2018 – 30 settembre 2019

This exhibition traces 240 years of La Scala’s architectural history, from its foundation based on the designs of the architect, Giuseppe Piermarini, to Mario Botta’s extension work planned for next year. From 3rd August 1778, the date on which it opened its doors, to the present the “magnifica fabbrica” has been the scene of many changes. It has been the mirror that has reflected the city’s social development, its changes in tastes and it has been in the forefront in the introduction of technologies. What Stendhal defined as “the world’s prime theatre” has seen kings, emperors, revolutions, wars, many architects and artists who have re-drawn it. Next year, there is to be a new challenge: the creation of a new tower containing offices and services behind the fly tower.