Casa Milà

Casa Milà

Introduction: Also known as “La Pedrera” (The Stone Quarry), Casa Milà is most famous for its irregular facade, undulating terrace, and chimney pots shaped like soldiers wearing helmets. Today, it has been transformed into a cultural and artistic center, with one floor dedicated to exhibition halls and audiovisual rooms, and a suite recreating the modernist furniture and decor of the time. The 0 level and rooftop terrace house the “Gaudí Space” exhibition, showcasing the master’s ingenious designs—definitely a must-see.

Although Casa Milà is generally attributed to Gaudí, the principal architect was actually Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Gaudí resigned from the project after his design for a statue of the Virgin Mary was rejected for placement on the roof.

In 1984, Casa Milà was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Transportation: Address: Provença 261-265. Buses: Lines 7, 16, 17, 22, 24, 28. Metro: Diagonal Station (Lines 3 and 5). Tourist buses also stop near Casa Milà. Ticket/Opening Hours: Ticket: €8 (€9.5 after June 1, 2008), student ticket €4.5 (EU students only, €5.5 after June 1, 2008). Barcelona Art Ticket (grants access to 7 art venues) €20.

Opening Hours: November–February, 9:00–18:30; March–October, 9:00–20:00. Closed December 25–26, January 1, and January 6.

Barcelona, Spain