Google translation : the Piazza della Scala in Milan is one of the most famous places in the world . Judging from Milan Cathedral by the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II you get to the Piazza della Scala . Arrived at the Piazza della Scala you have a free look at one of the most famous opera houses in the world , La Scala . The Italians call her La Scala La Scala lovingly , built in 1778. The place has its name from the church of Santa Maria della Scala, from the year 1381. The church was named the wife of Bernabo Visconti, Duke of Milan to Regina della Scala . On the opposite side is the Palazzo Marino in 1563 , completed in which the mayor is established for the construction of this building , the architect Galeazzo Alessi was responsible . It is the oldest building at this location . Luca Beltrami designed the new façade 1888-1892 . In the center of Piazza della Scala is a green oasis with grass and trees is what the monument is decorated Leonardo Da Vinci . This comes from the Milanese sculptor Pietro Magni . This place lends itself to observe the colorful float on a shady bench to insert a break . Also worth mentioning is the icon located on the north - east side from 1923 to 1927 , built Palazzo della Banca Italiana Commerziale . It was designed by the architect Luca Beltrami from the Palazzo Beltrami from 1886.