Antoni Gaudí introduced innovations in the ornamental work of the cement tiles and parquet in Casa Milà.
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.
The latest research by Dr Carlos Alejandro Lupercio has accredited the authorship of the mural paintings, and has identified the scenes depicted in the vestibules.
Uncover the lost original plaster ceilings of La Pedrera’s main floor and their disappearance following Gaudí’s death. 1927 documents by decorator Modest Castañé i Lloret reveal the extensive renovation in the Milà residence.
Antoni Gaudí crowns La Pedrera with a wall walk that seals it at the top and runs around the entire perimeter of the building.
The vertical communications in La Pedrera consist of three staircases and two lift shafts.
As we go through the wrought-iron and glass door of the building, we are greeted by the remarkable paintings on the walls of the entrance halls of Casa Milà.
Antoni Gaudí introduced innovations in the ornamental work of the cement tiles and parquet in Casa Milà.
The latest research by Dr Carlos Alejandro Lupercio has accredited the authorship of the mural paintings, and has identified the scenes depicted in the vestibules.
Uncover the lost original plaster ceilings of La Pedrera’s main floor and their disappearance following Gaudí’s death. 1927 documents by decorator Modest Castañé i Lloret reveal the extensive renovation in the Milà residence.
Antoni Gaudí crowns La Pedrera with a wall walk that seals it at the top and runs around the entire perimeter of the building.
The vertical communications in La Pedrera consist of three staircases and two lift shafts.
As we go through the wrought-iron and glass door of the building, we are greeted by the remarkable paintings on the walls of the entrance halls of Casa Milà.