Casa Mila and modernism in the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona
The Paseo de Gracia (Passeig de Gracia in catalan) is one of the main avenues in Barcelona and one of the most famous avenues in Spain, due to its importance for tourism, shopping and boutiques and large businesses. The reason that appears on this website, it is a great showcase of outstanding works of modernist architecture, like the buildings of architects Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner, declared a World Heritage Site. The avenue is located in the center of the city, the Eixample, and connects Plaza Catalunya in the south of Grace Main Street to the north. Castellano



Casa Milá Casas Batlló y Amatller Casas Batlló Casa Rocanova Banco en el Paseo de Gracia

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The largest apartment building that Gaudí built on the enlargement of Barcelona is the set of 1906. The construction lasted until 1910 and the unusual nature of its mass of stone on the facade would give him the nickname "La Pedrera". The Casa Mila or La Pedrera is the confirmation of the genius of Gaudi, who each work surpasses himself master solutions, inventions, innovative and inimitable style. Some of the photos shown are taken during the visit paid to the building, which has only a small portion of open access.

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Chimeneas casa Milá Chimeneas casa Milá Azotea casa Milá Azotea casa Milá


In these photos is also seen the other great attraction of the walk, the house Batlló, which is also visited for tourists. Other characteristic features of the ride can be banks, streetlights and the famous tile sidewalks. Click on the thumbnails and see each of the photos in a larger size, an explanation of its contents and a link to its location on Google Maps.

Sillas en el ático Underwood Edificios Paseo Gracia Farola Paseo de Gracia

Baldosas Paseo Gracia Gramófono casa Mila Maqueta casa Mila Hotel Majestic