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Scala Regia (Latin pronunciation: [ˈskaːla ˈreːgija]; Template:Lang-en) is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases, including:

The Scala Regia of the Vatican, a flight of steps designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1663-1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to St. Peter's Basilica.
Main staircase of Villa Farnese at Caprarola
Entrance to the Ducal Palace of Lucca
Entrance to House of Lords, Westminster, United Kingdom

Other staircase entrances include the Scala d'Oro in Venice.

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	'''Scala Regia''' ({{IPA-la\|ˈskaːla ~~ˈreːgia~~}}; {{lang-en\|Royal Staircase}}) is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases, including:		'''Scala Regia''' ({{IPA-la\|ˈskaːla ˈreːgija}}; {{lang-en\|Royal Staircase}}) is a term referring to a number of majestic entrance staircases, including:

	* The [[Scala Regia (Vatican)\|Scala Regia]] of the [[Vatican city\|Vatican]], a flight of steps designed by [[Gian Lorenzo Bernini]] (1663-1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to [[St. Peter's Basilica]].		* The [[Scala Regia (Vatican)\|Scala Regia]] of the [[Vatican city\|Vatican]], a flight of steps designed by [[Gian Lorenzo Bernini]] (1663-1666) to connect the Vatican Palace to [[St. Peter's Basilica]].