Yesterday we visited La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà by the locals. This building is named "The Stone Quarry" due to the unconventional rough undulating stone facade and twisted wrought iron balconies famous for the modernistic architecture of Antonio Gaudi. We learned that this building was Gaudi’s last civil project built in 1906 and was completed in 1912. We toured the entire building, including the rooftop. Everything on the rooftop is an artistic expression of Gaudi's practical yet creative view of chimneys and circulatory attic vents. This architectural marvel is nestled in the famous Paseo de Gracia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 1920s this building was a living residence for the upper class. We spent a couple of hours walking from the rooftop down through the fire staircases and we saw many interesting features of this living quarter turned museum. The rooftop was a great opportunity for us to take in the breathtaking view of the busy city below.
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