Casa Mila, more commonly known as La Pedrera (“The Quarry”, for its stone-like appearance), is a spectacular building designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Even if you are not a huge fan of architecture, a visit to this fascinating building is highly recommended when staying in our
Barcelona self-catering apartments.
La Pedrera was originally built for Rosario Segimon and Pere Milà, a wealthy married couple. The construction of Gaudi’s design began in 1906 and was officially completed in 1912. However, some elements of Gaudi’s original design were not completed due to governmental issues concerning building codes. A huge sculpture, for example, had been planned for the rooftop, but building regulations would not allow its construction.
The building had become quite run down by the 1980s, with both the interior and exterior losing much of their former glory. Thankfully, restoration projects have since revived the building and it has once again become a wonderful sight. Visitors staying in our
Barcelona self-catering apartments can now enter the building and marvel at the stunning interior design.
The entire building is as much a sculpture as it is a home. In typical Gaudi style, straight lines are avoided in favour of more organic forms. Great attention has been paid to the use of colour and light, making the interior a truly spectacular sight. The plaster ceilings (created by Joan Beltran) are also exceptionally well crafted. With so much artistic attention to detail it is no surprise that La Pedrera has been declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaudi”.
The building itself is located at 92 Passeig de Gracia in the Eixample district of Barcelona and is easy to reach from all of our
Barcelona self-catering apartments. Bus lines 7, 16, 17, 22, 24 and 28 all stop near La Pedrera or take the metro (line 3) to Diagonal station. Opening hours are from 9.00am until 8.00pm but closing times can vary.
Visitors from our Barcelona self-catering apartments can see free exhibitions on the first floor, but access to the second floor apartment and roof costs €10. Floors 3-5 are not open to visitors. All the public floors are accessible by lifts but the roof itself is not adapted for wheelchair use. If you want to see more fascinating buildings, sculptures, and art during your stay in
Barcelona self-catering apartments, why not purchase an Articket, by clicking the link below, which gives you entry into 6 museums.
Buy your Articket online in advance, for entry into Casa Mila, to avoid queuing when you get there.
