Gaudí's most famous house in Barcelona is known as La Pedrera, meaning the quarry, but officially it is known as Casa Milá.
Here, too, the famous architect completely let his rich imagination run wild. He avoided straight lines wherever possible. The building is characterised by its heavy undulations, curves and hollowing.
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Form and history
The construction of the building was commissioned by the influential businessman Pere Milá and began in 1901.
Although the house bears the typical features of Gaudí's architecture, it is not as colourful as his other buildings, which was a requirement of the owner of the house. Casa Milá (or La Pedrera) is considered one of the most important Spanish residential buildings of the 20th century.
You can admire the rounded exterior with its various bulges, curves or interesting spiral chimneys, but especially don't miss a visit to the interiors, which will delight all visitors. Even those who are not otherwise interested in architecture.
Here you can visit several living rooms, admire staircases of incredible shapes or the smallest details such as chairs, mantelpieces or clocks, which also bear the unmistakable style of Antoni Gaudí.
One of the most popular areas of the house "La Pedrera" is the large terrace with a beautiful view of the surrounding houses and the main avenue Passeig de Grácia.
The terrace is open to all visitors who have paid the normal admission fee.
Entrance fees and opening hours
Open to the public are two apartments furnished with original furniture, an attic where there is a small Gaudí museum, and a roof terrace with bizarre chimneys and beautiful views of the whole city.
You can also take advantage of special nighttime tours, during which the magical lighting of the exterior and interiors shines through.
Open from 9:00 to 18:30, night tours take place between 20:40 and 22:00.
Ticket prices below are valid when purchased online at the official website. Tickets purchased on site are always €1 higher.
- Adults aged 17 and over - 29 eur (guided tour 28 eur, night tour 34 eur)
- Students with ISIC card and seniors over 65 - 19 eur (only available on the basic tour without a guide)
- Children 12-17 years old - 12,50 eur (with guided tour 14 eur, night tour 17 eur)
Official information on lapedrera.com.
Location and transport
Casa Milá is located on the main street Passeig de Gracia in the central part of Barcelona, but it is quite far from the historic centre and the sea (about 2,5 km), so you will probably use public transport.
- Metro - Diagonal station about 50 meters - lines L3, L5; Provença station about 250 meters - lines L6, L7
- Bus - stop Pg de Gràcia - Rosselló - lines 7, 22, 24, V17
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