La Pedrera - Milà House (Casa Milà)

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Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 92, Barcelona
Hours: Open daily 9am - 6:30pm Nov - Feb, 9am - 8pm Mar - Oct
Admission: Adults: €16.50

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Officially known as Casa Milà, also known as the Milà House, after the man who commissioned the project, this building is called La Pedrera - The Quarry - by the locals because of its uneven stone exterior. One of Gaudí's several works dotting the city (another of which he never completed), La Pedrera was started as a dual apartment and office block for the bourgeoisie, on one of the main thoroughfares, Passeig de Gracia.

Though unfinished, the structure is a popular tourist attraction, where you can visit a floor decorated as it would have been by one of the wealthy couples who were to live there. The biggest draw to La Pedrera is the rooftop, where stand several impressive chimney pots shaped into what look like medieval knights. People pay the entry fee just to photograph and get an upclose look at these mysterious figures. A fascinating structure, La Pedrera is recognized both as a symbol of the ridiculous opulence of the Catalan elite as well as one of Gaudí's most interesting works.

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Review by Mary S, May 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Tour including Sagrada Familia

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our guide Julia/Juliet (sorry my memory is bad) was amazing. She was so informative and fun. She paced the tour perfectly, she made it engaging and relevant for all the folks on the tour. It was the perfect introduction to Barcelona. She was so knowledgeable and fun and personable. I was sad when the day was over. It was also such a treat to skip all the long lines. The tour was just perfect. 5 stars out of 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Review by jennie, May 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Tour including Sagrada Familia

Fabulous tour. The guide Alex was very good. He brought alive the history of Barcelona and the works of Gaudi. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an introduction to history and architecture of Barcelona

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Review by Mark B, May 2013
Doing what: Barcelona Museum Pass

Excellent pass to a great range of museums. Such great value for money too. Would use again.

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Also worth seeing is the small museum space on the top floor, showcasing Gaudí's work through models and videos of his buildings. And during the summer months, visitors can purchase a special ticket to enjoy live music and a glass of cava (Spanish sparkling wine) on the roof, which is illuminated with special lighting for the occasion. The views over Barcelona's city center at night are spectacular.

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