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Modernisme Route in Barcelona
Discover the Modernisme route in Barcelona, a journey through architectural heritage featuring works by Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch (Art Nouveau).
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.
Ministerial Gaudí
In 1936, La Pedrera housed the PSUC Ministry of Economy and Agriculture and the residence of Joan Comorera during the Civil War.
El Cafè de La Pedrera 100 years ago
A document reveals that La Pedrera’s mezzanine originally housed the restaurant of the Hispano-American Boarding House, before Mosella Tailoring.
The “La Pedrera” Flea Market
Between 1975 and 1976, part of La Pedrera’s garage and basement ramp were converted into a shopping area known as the Flea Market or Pedrera Market.
The ‘80s, Gaudí and La Pedrera
A personal account recounts the discovery of Gaudí’s work in late-1970s Barcelona and its lasting artistic impact.
My name is Pilar Paulí, and I was born on 18 October 1926 in La Pedrera
A family story recalls the Milà family’s coachman at La Pedrera and his transition from horse-drawn carriages to early automobiles.