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"Casa Milà", commonly known as "la Pedrera", is a unique building in Barcelona. It was built between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926). It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.
Click here to see photos of Casa Mila in BarcelonaCurrently, the building houses the main offices of the Fundació Caixa Catalunya a cultural foundation. Visitors to the building can see the patios, the Espai Gaudi (attic and roof-terrace) and The Pedrera Apartment.
The house was commissioned by Mr. Pere Milà, who was married to a rich widow, Mrs. Roser Segimon. They wanted to live in a spectacular house in the most cosmopolitan avenue of the Barcelona of the time; the Passeig de Gràcia.
Gaudí was the chosen architect, mainly because he had just built the neighbouring Batlló House, considered then the very latest example of the local architecture. Mr. Milà, however, wanted his house to be even bigger and more monumental.
Opening times:
Monday to Sunday from November to February, 9am-6.30pm
Monday to Sunday from March to October, 9am-8pm
Closed: 25th and 26th December, 1st and 6th January and 8th to 14th January 2007
| La Pedrera at Night - summer jazz concerts on the roof of Casa Mila |
Enjoy wonderful open-air roof-top jazz concerts on Fridays and Saturdays between 29 June and 28 July 2007 on the terrace roof of Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, in Barcelona
Click here for more information about Pedrera summer roof-top concerts and tickets.