During my week in Barcelona, I experienced La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Vicens. I paid the entry fees for the first two and just enjoyed the exterior of the latter. Note that the exterior of Casa Batlló was covered in scaffolding during my trip, which is why it’s not included here.
In this post, I share photos of the site that had the most interesting and informative tour: La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà.
La Pedrera: Outside
La Pedrera: Rooftop
The unique chimneys and sense the wave-like surface are worth experiencing up close.
La Pedrera: Inside
There are three levels to experience. When you enter into the butterfly courtyard, you get a sense of the grandness of Gaudí’s vision to integrate nature in this work. You walk through a fully decorated apartment replicating that of a bourgeois family of the first part of the 20th century. The attic hosts an interesting exhibition of Gaudí’s work, and of course, the structure itself is a part of the experience. It feels like you’re inside a whale.
Tips for Visiting La Pedrera
I was not expecting the very expensive entry fees for the famous sites and museums of Barcelona. It is worth a little research and planning to see if the Barcelona City Pass or the Barcelona Card will save you money.
A few more tips:
- Book in advance to avoid wait times.
- You can get a great rooftop view (the first photo in this post) from the Alaire Terrace Bar at Hotel Condes. Worth the price of an overpriced drinkon a nice day.
- You will be directed to the elevators, but there will likely be a line. There are stairs if you don’t want to wait, but you’ll have to search for them.
- Give yourself at least an hour and a half, so you can explore all levels and listen to the audioguide. You won’t want to feel rushed.
Great blog. Amazing photos. Thanks for sharing!