Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is an attraction in Barcelona, in the Catalonia region of Spain. The building sits at Provença 261-265 in the 08008 postcode, on the Eixample side of the city.
What you will see
The building is another work by Antoni Gaudí. Its most striking feature is the undulating stone facade, which seems to move as you walk along the street. Inside, the architect's innovative approach to design shapes the spaces, and the building is often described as a showcase of his ideas.
A museum of Gaudí's work
Casa Milà also houses a museum dedicated to Gaudí's work and techniques. It suits visitors who want to understand how the architect thought about form, structure and materials, not only admire the exterior. Those interested in architecture will find the museum a useful companion to the building itself.
Planning your visit
- Getting there: the building is in the Eixample district, within walking distance of other Modernista landmarks in the city centre.
- Contact: you can reach the venue by phone on +34 902 202 138 for current information.
- Around it: the surrounding streets offer cafés, shops and other Barcelona sights, so a visit can easily be part of a longer walk through the area.
Casa Milà is a good choice for anyone interested in Gaudí and in the look of Barcelona's early twentieth-century architecture, whether you come for the facade alone or for the museum inside.
