Milà House (Casa Milà)
Passeig de Gràcia, 92, Barcelona, ESP
One of Antoni Gaudí’s most intriguing creations, the spectacular Casa Milà—also known as La Pedrera (The Quarry) because of its wave-like stone exterior—caused some controversy among critics when it was first unveiled back in 1910. Today, however, it's considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernisme, with gaggles of visitors coming to see its surreal sculptural roof terrace, the re-created early 20th-century interiors, and the attic-level Espai Gaudí exhibit, which is devoted to the great Catalan architect’s work.
Designed as an apartment building for some of Barcelona’s more moneyed residents, this remarkable structure is now part of the Works of Antoni Gaudí UNESCO World Heritage Site. By day, visitors can explore part of the building with the aid of an audio guide (included in the ticket price). You can also visit at night for Gaudí's Pedrera: The Origins experience, when a mesmerizing light show takes place on the roof terrace. Casa Milà is visited on many architectural tours of Barcelona, alongside other Gaudí gems such as La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
Book skip-the-line tickets in advance to avoid long entry lines at Casa Milà.
For the ultimate crowd-free experience, opt for an early-access, small-group guided tour that gets you in before the doors open to the public.
The roof terrace provides little shade from Spain’s summer sun, so bring sunscreen and a hat.
The onsite Cafè de la Pedrera offers a bistro menu.
All areas of Casa Milà are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the roof terrace, because of its uneven surfaces.
Casa Milà is in the Eixample district on one of Barcelona’s most heavily trafficked thoroughfares: Passeig de Gracia. Take metro lines 3 or 5 to Diagonal station and walk 2 minutes from there.
Casa Milà is open daily from morning to night. In the summer, entry lines often go around the block. The biggest crowds congregate in the middle of the day—avoid them by arriving soon after opening, or after 4pm.
About a 5-minute walk south of Casa Milà sits Casa Batlló. One of Gaudí's boldest designs, the building is adorned with a mosaic of colorful ceramic tiles and stained-glass shards, and known for its bone-like structures.
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