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Among all the buildings that were designed by Antoni Gaudi, Casa Mila stands out the most. It is by far his most anomalous project, one that seems to defy all laws of architecture. The house is a marvel in the sense that it plays with the dichotomy of man and nature, and the exterior is made of natural materials.
Gaudi’s love for nature has been realized and showcased in Casa Mila Barcelona. From the sculptures that act as ventilation to the facade and courtyard that takes advantage of the sunlight, this building is Gaudi’s vision of what nature and man can achieve together. The courtyard also contains brightly colored murals depicting flowers and trees.
Casa Mila Gaudi is in the midst of a restoration process, which is surprising considering the building looks stunning as it is today. There was a time when the building saw a change in ownership and usage for over three decades. The torrid changes meant that by the time the building was declared as a national monument, it was in a horrible condition. Work has been ongoing for over 30 years and now is in its final stages.
A highlight of the Casa Mila roof, the rooftop contains all the sculptures that make the building so unique to the visitors. The sculpture has a dual purpose as it is also responsible for ventilating the buildings, which even today does not use any air conditioning. The sculptures are mainly made of stone and thus giving the building its name, ‘La Pedrera’ or ‘The Quarry’ referring to the distinct look it has from afar.
You can get a host of tours and Casa Mila tickets, here are the best so you can choose a tour that is best suited for you:
The Train system in Barcelona is one of the best in the world. RENFE-Passeig de Gràcia station or FGC- Provença la Pedrera, will get you there.
Lines 3 and 5, Estacio Diagonal will get you to Casa Mila.
The road network in Barcelona is excellent and you can get a taxi at very cheap rates. Casa Mila is located in the L’Exemple district which is very close to the city center.
Numbers 7, 16,17,22, 24 and V17 all stop at Provenca La Pedrera.