Casa Milà, also more popularly known as La Pedrera, is one of Barcelona's wonderful buildings. La Pedrera was designed and built by Catalunya's most renowned architect, Antoní Gaudí, between 1906 and 1912. La Pedrera was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Today it is owned by the leading bank Caixa Catalunya, who sponsor the arts and various events there, as well as opening the patios, the Espai Gaudí (loft and roof) and the Pedrera Apartment to the public.


The Espai is probably the most famous part of the building, with a loft exhibition and a roof of sculptures. As well as displaying the architect's designs, the exhibition provides historical and autobiographical documentation of his work and a chance to see the 270 brick arches that support the roof.


Visitors will find an array of unique and fascinating structures. As well as six skylights, there are two ventilation towers and seven chimneys, covered in mosaics. You can also enjoy fabulous view across the city of Barcelona.


The building created by Antoni Gaudí opens its doors at night to visitors during July, August and September. La Pedrera at night presents special activities where the public can listen to music performances.


During July, August and September, every Friday and Saturdays, La Pedrera will offer the possibility of visiting the Gaudí Space and of having a drink while listening to music performances from 9 p.m. up to midnight. This musical program changes every month, and includes jazz, flamenco- merger and tango.


I have never been at night, but this is certainly on the list of things to do this summer!! In fact it was Alex, fellow blogger, who mentioned to me that we must definetely have cocktails amongst the chimneys!


La Pedrera is situated in the Passeig de Gracia 92


It is open daily from 9 until 8 from March till October
and 9 until 6.30 from November till February.


Entrance cost is € 8.00 and € 4.50 for the kids.