Casa Mila is a Gaudi masterpiece

 

Casa Mila Barcelona

 

Casa Mila was built between 1906 and 1912 and is also referred to as La Pedrera which means the stone building, as it resembles a stone quarry. It was named after the Mila Family, the owners of the building, and was the last of Gaudi´s civic architectural projects.

 

Casa Mila Barcelona

The structure is famed for its stunning staircases and corkscrew chimneys that resemble alien creatures and sit up on the roof overlooking the city of Barcelona.

Casa Mila is an all-round fascinating place to visit and should be included in your holiday itinerary. It is home to the “Espai Gaudi” exhibition, the only exhibition dedicated to Gaudi's life and work plus numerous scaled models of the buildings, plans and historic images and videos.

» Check out guided tours and entrance tickets.

10 Amazing Facts About  Casa Mila ( La Pedrera )

  1. Casa Mila is also known as La Pedrera which means The Quarry in Spanish.
  2. The building was commissioned in 1906 by wealthy businessman Pere Mila.
  3. The facade is all made of natural stone and white ceramic tiles.
  4. Casa Mila was constructed between 1906 and 1912 by the great Antoni Gaudi.
  5. Gaudi only put lifts on every 2nd floor because he wanted the building's residents to get to know each other.
  6. The roof chimneys and ventilation shafts show off Gaudi's style with extraordinary shapes.
  7. In 1984, Casa Mila was inducted onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  8. This famous building has been featured in over a dozen movies.
  9. It got the name  La Pedrera  (The Quarry) by locals who didn't initially like the design.
  10. Gaudi designed the architecture in a natural flowing form, hence this is why there are no right angles in the whole building.

Casa Mila - La Pedrera Night Experience

La Pedrera Night Experience
La Pedrera Night Experience

Enjoy a luxurious evening at La Pedrera (Casa Milà) in the heart of Barcelona with skip-the-line tickets to experience the multimedia show, La Pedrera Night Experience.

Wander through the iconic landmark, marveling at its unique architecture and the audiovisual show, while experiencing the origins of life and the essence of Gaudí’s architectural style. Climb to the rooftop and immerse yourself in an enchanting display of projections, exclusive light projections, and background soundtrack.

Finally, end your evening with a glass of champagne and views of the city’s skyline while you watch the extraordinary video mapping finale. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the Modernisme building - book your tickets now!

Book your tours early to skip the lines and avoid disappointment.

Casa Mila Guided Tours

Casa Mila Barcelona

Visiting Casa Mila

Address:  Paseo de Gracia, 92. 08008 Barcelona

By Car:

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By Bus:

It is one stop away from the Placa Cataluyna

Lines V15, V17, H10, H8, 7, 22, 24, 6, 33, 34 all reach close to Casa Mila.

Metro:

Take lines 3 and 5. Get off at Estacion Diagonal

By Train:

The closes train staion is the Estacion Passeig de Gracia

» Renfe are the National Train providers:  www.renfe.com/es/en/

» For Barcelona Interurban Bus and Train times: https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/operating-hours-metro-bus

By Bike:

There are a number of good bike hire companies in the city:

» Happy Bike Hire: https://happyrentalbike.com/
» Barcelona Bike Rental: http://www.barcelonarentabike.com/en/

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9.00 am - 6.30 pm
Last entrance: 6.00 pm
Night Visits: 08.40 pm - 10.00 pm

Useful Resources:

La Pedrera: https://www.lapedrera.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Mil%C3%A0

Casa Milà Fast-Track Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

Casa Mila Guided Tours

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