In 1918, Egyptian prince Ibrahim Hassan, nephew of the Sultan of Egypt, died at his residence in La Pedrera, Barcelona.
Fun facts
In this section we invite you to discover the most fascinating and little-known details about La Pedrera - Casa Milà and the life and work of Gaudí. Discover anecdotes, construction secrets and oddities that make this monument a true architectural jewel.
A personal account recounts the discovery of Gaudí’s work in late-1970s Barcelona and its lasting artistic impact.
The Gràcia District Municipal Archive preserves and provides previously unseen images of La Pedrera as part of its work to recover local documentary heritage.
During your visit in the La Pedrera residents’ apartment you will see some of the decorative elements Antoni Gaudí designed.
Between 1980 and 1984, La Pedrera housed the ICEJ, an academy offering secondary education and university entrance courses.
From 1911, advertisements in La Vanguardia show that services and accommodation were already offered at La Pedrera before the official completion of the building.
In 1918, Egyptian prince Ibrahim Hassan, nephew of the Sultan of Egypt, died at his residence in La Pedrera, Barcelona.
A personal account recounts the discovery of Gaudí’s work in late-1970s Barcelona and its lasting artistic impact.
The Gràcia District Municipal Archive preserves and provides previously unseen images of La Pedrera as part of its work to recover local documentary heritage.
During your visit in the La Pedrera residents’ apartment you will see some of the decorative elements Antoni Gaudí designed.
Between 1980 and 1984, La Pedrera housed the ICEJ, an academy offering secondary education and university entrance courses.
From 1911, advertisements in La Vanguardia show that services and accommodation were already offered at La Pedrera before the official completion of the building.