| Casa Milà "La Pedrera"
(1906-1912). In the late 19th and early 20th century the
district of Eixample (Passeig de Gràcia and the surrounding areas)
became the hub of Barcelona's expansion. Antoni Gaudí was
commissioned by the industrialist, Pere Milà, to construct a building
on the boundary of Barcelona and Gràcia, as both a family residence
and also to be leased as separate dwellings. |
| Owing to the way its facade appears
to be carved out of rock, the Casa Milà was nicknamed "La Pedrera",
which means stone quarry. In 1984, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage
Site." It is interesting to note that there is an excellent view
of Sagrada Familia from
the roof! |
| Address: |
Visiting Hours: |
| Provença, 261-265, 08008,
Barcelona |
Monday to Sunday, from 10h00 to
20h00 (last admission at 19h30). |
| Tel: 902 400 973 |
Closed: 25th & 26th December,
1st & 6th January, & 1 week in January |
| Web: www.lapedreraeducacio.org |
(check out dates). |
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