Completely white, decorated with precious chandeliers and frescoes, the so-called Sala Bianca in Como is a hidden gem less than 1h from Milan. Located inside the city’s Teatro Sociale, built starting in 1811 on the site where the Round Tower Castle once stood, the Sala Bianca is renowned for hosting weddings, artistic events and evocative classical concerts.
Among the must-see events hosted in December is the Candlelight Christmas concert. This is an atmospheric show featuring the best holiday melodies in a refined classical version. Surrounded by the pure white of the walls and the crystals of the historic chandeliers, reflecting the light of the thousands of candles that adorn the hall, you will feel transported inside the castle of Beauty and the Beast, where you will be enveloped in an intimate Christmas atmosphere.
How to reach the Sala Bianca from Milan
Reaching the Sala Bianca in Como from Milan is easy and convenient, also ideal for a different evening out less than an hour by train. For Como, numerous trains depart from both Milano Centrale and Milano Cadorna, with a travel time of about 35-50 minutes (depending on the route and type of train). Ticket prices start at about 5 euros. Travel times for those who prefer to move by car are similar.
History of the White Hall
The White Hall has not always been white. It was given its name only after Ludovico Pogliaghi and Federico Frigerio intervened in 1904, during which the two chose to paint it completely white. In addition to the particular color, the room is decorated with Empire-style furniture, stucco decorations, and frescoes depicting pleasant landscapes, happy moments in daily life, or images related to myths about the birth and order of the world according to ancient Greek and Roman religions
Its history is closely linked to that of the Teatro Sociale di Como, within which it is located, which was a project commissioned by the Società dei Palchettisti and supervised by architect Giuseppe Cusi. In addition to the Sala Bianca, there are three other rooms in the theater: of the Zodiac, which is also completely frescoed; Turca, with minimalist Middle Eastern decorations; and, finally, Giuditta Pasta, inside which is the marble bust of the soprano of the same name.