Advantages: Alien rooftop; Gaudí exhibition Disadvantages: Inclement weather may rule out rooftop visit
...astounding creativity and flair in La Pedrera.
"La Pedrera" translates to "the quarry", a nickname coined by the astonished population on its completion in 1910. Without doubt Gaudí's most important civil architectural work, it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1984. Also known as Casa Milà, the building was Gaudí's last private commission before he devoted all his energies to religious projects, the best known being the Sagrada Família. ...
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Advantages: Good location and great quality Disadvantages: To many stairs!
La Pedrera is in the heart of the Eixample district, the extension of the city planned by the engineer Cerda. The Eixample comprises a body of modern buildings unique in Europe full of beautiful architecture that makes you feel as though you are in another city somewhere. It is really pretty and walking up that road you come across such well-designed and pretty buildings.
La Pedrera was deigned by the architect Gaudi is considered the pinnacle of ...
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Advantages: A great example of Gaudí's work and an overview of his other buildings Disadvantages: Not great if you have mobility problems
...choose. We eventually went for La Perdrera (aka Casa Milà), as we had passed this intriguing building several times and really wanted to see the unusual roof which we thought would offer great views of the city.
The facade of the building is said to have no straight lines in it whatsoever, and its undulating, organic shape, is further enhanced by the wrought iron plant-like forms which adorn the balconies. The building owes its nickname la Perdrera ...
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Advantages: Unique and fascinating architecture Disadvantages: Lots of tourists
La Pedrera, or Casa Mila, is another absoute must see in Barcelona. Built as an appartment block, only the top floor, the attic and rooftop are open to the public. You can buy a ticket to see all of it or just the roof. It's worth seeing the top floor appartment as well as this has been restored and refurnished in the style of when it was created.
The rooftops are the main attraction though, with their undulations and strange creations. All the chimneys ...
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