Casa Milà "La Pedrera" House - Gaudí

A masterpiece by Gaudí

Everything in this building is curved and undulating. Its originality and the techniques used in its construction are surprising throughout.

This is one of the best-known works of the architect Gaudí, and is one of the symbols of Barcelona. It was built between 1906 and 1912, and consists of a succession of stone walls on the outside, while the interior has two painted courtyards, columns and a range of rooms. There are large windows and iron balconies set into the undulating façade. On the roof, meanwhile, there are chimneys and sculptures which are works of art in themselves, as well as a splendid view of the Paseo de Gràcia avenue. The building has been declared a World Heritage, and is the pinnacle of Modernist techniques and tendencies.

Practical info

Construction: Residence
Artistic period: Modernism
Historic period: 20th Century

Location

Calle Provença 261-265
08008 Barcelona (Barcelona)
E-mail:premsa@funcaixacat.org
http://obrasocial.caixacatalunya.es/osocial/main.html?idioma=2
Tel.:+34 902400973
Fax.:+34 934845889

Useful information

1 November to 28 February, 9am-6.30pm. 1 March to 31 October, 9am-8pm.

Prices

General Admission: €10 Reduced: €6 (unemployed persons and students, with ID).

Services

Audio guides.
Courses / Workshops.
Guided tour.

via: spain.info, wikipedia.es