The Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine to the left is a historic building of Milan, Italy, located in the Piazza Mercanti, the former city centre in the Middle Ages. It served as a prestigious place of higher learning for medieval Milan. May 16, 2017

The Giureconsulti Palace also known as Palazzo Affari, with the Milan Duomo in the background, is a 16th-century building in Piazza Mercanti, the former center of Milan in the Middle Ages. The construction of the palace began in 1562 and originally served as a school for aspiring politicians and lawyers. May 16, 2017

The Borsa Italiana, Milan’s stock exchange building, was completed in 1932 in marble and travertine with various sculptures on its exterior. However, the sculpture of the hand and finger, is not a part of the building. May 16, 2017

The Finger, which was created by Italy’s most famous contemporary artist, Maurizio Cattelan, caused quite a controversy when it was displayed in the parking lot area of Milan’s stock exchange building, the Borsa Italiana. May 16, 2017

I was able to peek in on a ballet rehearsal today at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. May 16, 2017

The ballroom In Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. May 16, 2017

The Teatro alla Scala or La Scala Opera House, built on the site of a 14th century church, Santa Maria alla Scala, was inaugurated in 1778 in Milan, Italy. La Scala hosts a variety of theatre performances including opera, ballet and classical concerts. May 16, 2017