Casa Milà - the history behind
At Passeig de Gracia, a little further up than where Casa Battló lies, you will find one of the most exciting of Gaudí's buildings, paid for by one of Barcelona's most wealthy persons shortly after the turn of the century. Casa Mila (1906-1910) is currently a museum and so one can visit both the old apartment, the impressive attic and roof top.
Even the roof is an architectural masterpiece…
The building has several features in common with Casa Batlló. Among other things, the fact that Gaudí’s ornamented style manifested itself on the roof of the building. The roof is a fascinating sculpture park that at the same functions as ventilation for the apartments.
|
