House Mila

House Mila, known locally as "La Pedrera", is a real masterpiece of modern architecture, although it is not actually the case. This unusual corrugated stone building with wrought-iron balconies was built over a century ago, between 1906 and 1912. It was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudi was ahead of his time, he created this house without load-bearing walls, but instead used steel, arches and columns of various shapes. In architectural terms, this house is now considered innovative, but at that time it was the subject of ridicule and even disgust. Even the local government was against some aspects of the project, and the owners of the house were fined more than once for violating building regulations. Today the building houses an exhibition center. In 1984, Mila House was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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1. La Pedrera is one of the most famous works of Antoni Gaudi and one of the symbols of Barcelona.

2. It seems as if the facade of the house with cave-like balconies is carved from a single white stone.

3. That is why the house was nicknamed La Pedrera ("quarry") during construction, and this name is still present.

4. The building consists of several stone walls on the outside, and inside there are two courtyards, columns and a number of rooms.

5. On the undulating facade, large windows and iron balconies stand out.

6. There are amazing pipes on the roof, reminiscent of surreal creatures - these sculptures are works of art in themselves.

7. Being one of the tallest buildings on the street, its rooftop offers a great view of the area and the city center of Barcelona.

8. The apartment on the top floor is furnished with early 20th century furniture. Tourists can also see it.

9. The windows of all apartments overlook two courtyards, also designed by Gaudí. Thus, sunlight penetrates into all living spaces of the house.

10. There is an exhibition of works by Gaudí in the attic.

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