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Barcelona pictures - Casa Mila E-mail

Pictures of Casa Mila, Barcelona
Also known as La Pedrera - Architecht Antoni Gaudi.


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Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera by Antoni Gaudi is one of Gaudi's best known buildings and one of the most famous attractions in Barcelona

Casa Mila La Pedrera by Gaudi








"Casa Milà", commonly known as "la Pedrera", is a unique building in Barcelona. It was built between the years of 1906 and 1912 by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926)  It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984 along with other Gaudi works.

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Today Casa Mila houses the main offices of the Fundació Caixa Catalunya, which is a a cultural foundation.  Visitors to the building can see the patios, the Espai Gaudi (attic and roof-terrace) and the Pedrera Apartment.

Casa Mila, La Pedrera by Gaudi in Barcelona








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.

Casa Mila La Pedrera by Gaudi









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.

Casa Mila, La Pedrera by Gaudi in Barcelona







Casa Mila La Pedrera by Gaudi






Casa Mila is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Barcelona. Click here to see our Top Ten list of sights in Barcelona

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Casa Mila, La Pedrera by Gaudi in Barcelona







Casa Mila, La Pedrera by Gaudi in Barcelona







Casa Mila La Pedrera by Gaudi







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La pedrera at Christmas



Other Gaudi buildings in Barcelona

Click on the names of the seven famous Gaudi structures and buildings below in or near Barcelona which are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO:

Parc Güell
Palau Güell
Casa Vicens
The Sagrada Familia cathedral
Casa Batlló
The Crypt in Colonia Güell



Other significant Gaudi works:

"Casa Calvet" which is not open to the public but has a restaurant in the ground floor
called Restaurante Casa Calvet .
The "Colegio Teresiano"
The Bellesguard building
Lamp posts made for the City of Barcelona on Plaza Reial in the Barrio Gotico .


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