Casa Mila Barcelona, Barcelona

One of the most well-known and impressive Modernist structures, the Casa Milà was the last building designed by the brilliant Antoni Gaud before he focused solely on the Sagrada Familia. The Casa Milà is among the "must-see" structures in Barcelona. Antoni Gaud has crafted a truly remarkable structure with this masterpiece of architecture. That it is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of his most well-known works is well-deserved. The unique design of the Casa Milà led to the building being given this nickname.

In order to complete the exterior, stonemasons had to first attach the massive stone slabs. The irregular forms on the exterior also call to mind a quarry. The Casa Milà was created by Gaud using only organic shapes; the building features very few right angles. The museum provides a wealth of information on Gaud's formal language, while the apartment gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the bourgeoisie (and their servants) during the Modernism era.

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• Experience one of the 20th century's most innovative and eye-catching structures, La Pedrera.
• Step inside the one-of-a-kind structure on the luxurious Passeig de Gracia and behold the stairways and corkscrew chimneys that have emerged as Gaud's Barcelona's signature architectural features.
• Gain a deeper appreciation for the modernista structure with the help of an informative audio guide.
• You can get a better view of the building's curvy roof and whimsical chimneys by going up on the roof.
• Next, head upstairs to see the "Espai Gaudi" exhibition, the only one of its kind dedicated to Gaudi's work.
• Investigate Antoni Gaudi's work in architecture by looking at his scale models, building plans, movies, etc.

By Road: Casa Milà-La Pedrera is about 1.7 kilometres from the heart of Barcelona, so if you take a taxi there, the ride should only take about 7 to 8 minutes. From Barcelona's city centre, get on bus L7, 24, L7, S1, or S2 and ride for 9 to 10 minutes to reach your destination.

By Metro: If you'd rather take the subway, the Provenca station is conveniently located beneath the intersection of Avinguda Diagonal and Balmes street on the Green Line L3 and Blue Line L5. Casa Milà is a five-minute stroll from the nearest subway stop.

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Between the hours of 9 and 10 in the morning, Casa Milà is at its least congested and most enjoyable for tourists to visit. The second-best time to visit Casa Mila, after 10 am, is at 4 pm. Daytime tours, in particular, are extremely well attended all year long. However, if you are a budding or seasoned photographer, the ideal time to visit Casa Mila is in the late afternoon, around 3 o'clock. Afternoon sunlight is ideal for snapping pictures of the exterior of Casa Mila.

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Location

Casa Milà is located in Passeig de Gràcia, 92, 08008 Barcelona, Spain.

Tips to Visit:

• Avoid the hassle of standing in line by purchasing your Casa Mila tickets in advance online.
• Budget about 1.5 hours to see everything inside and up on the roof.
• Visit between 9 and 10 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. to avoid the day's busiest hours.
• It will only take you five minutes to walk between the two, so plan your Casa Batllo visit accordingly.
• There are a lot of stairs to climb, so be sure your shoes are sturdy and supportive.
• After 5pm, the light is ideal for shooting and there are fewer visitors.

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Rules and Regulations:

• No smoking is allowed inside.
• There is a strict policy against bringing in outside food.
• Outside of service animals, no pets are permitted on the premises.
• There is a strict ban on the use of flash photography.
• Backpacks are not permitted.

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