Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Overview

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) is Gaudí's last civil work before dedicating himself entirely to the Sagrada Família — a wave-like stone apartment building whose rooftop of helmeted chimney warriors has become a symbol of Barcelona.

Highlights

• The Rooftop: A surreal landscape of chimney stacks shaped like medieval knights, offering panoramic views across the Eixample to the Sagrada Família.
• The Attic: A parabolic-arched space (now a Gaudí exhibition) modelled on a whale's ribcage.
• La Pedrera Night: A summer evening experience with projections on the rooftop and a glass of cava.

Visitor Tips

• Skip the Line: Pre-book online. The first entry (9 AM) and the Blue Hour visits are quietest.
• Free Sundays: Free entry on the first Sunday of each month (limited availability, book early).
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.