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Come and discover one of Barcelona's most well-known landmarks in this tour of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's iconic, mind-boggling Casa Milà.
The rippling facade of this modernist building, its sensuous folds and lack of straight lines have been variously compared to an underwater palace or an Easter cake. Built between 1906 and 1910 in the upmarket Eixample district of Barcelona it was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984. It was opened to the public three years later and is now one of the ten most popular attractions in the city.
The Casa Milà was ahead of its times when it was built and has lost none of its avant garde character since then. The building is a reflection of the artistic and imaginative powers of Gaudí in his prime. The architect’s great creative freedom and imaginative ornamental designs are visible in every detail, from the wrought iron balconies, the painted frescoes and the roof terrace, known as the garden of warriors with its famous chimney stacks, bearing a resemblance to helmeted warriors. Gaudi was initially inspired by certain great baroque works but over time developed structural shapes and volumes devoid of rational rigidity or any classic premise and the whole building was built around the symbolism of the ship of life.
The house is open every day from 9.00am to 6.30pm (last admission 6pm) between November 5 and February28. And from 9am to 8pm (last admission 7.30pm) from March 1 to November 4. It is located at 92 Passeig de Gràcia in the stylish Eixample district.
Meeting/ Pick up point: 92 Passeig de Gracia.
Start or opening time: 9am.
End or closing time:6.30pm (November-February), 8pm (March-November.
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