Casa Mila in Barcelona: tickets, hours and rooftop view
Casa Milà stands on the corner of Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona. The building looks like no other house nearby. Gaudí built it from 1906 to 1912 for the family of merchant Pere Milà (official La Pedrera ticket website).
Inside, you'll find an apartment of a Catalan family, an attic with catenary arches, and a rooftop with mosaic-clad chimneys. Entry is paid and time-slotted, and opening hours change twice a year. That's why it's best to plan your ticket and visit time in advance.
Below we've gathered the essentials: what exactly you'll see in the rooms, how much a ticket costs, and how to get to Casa Milà by metro from anywhere in the city.
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Inspiration from nature and the stone facade
💡 In short:
- Casa Milà was built by Antoni Gaudí for the Milà family; since 1984 the building has been on the UNESCO list.
- Open to visitors are the rooftop with chimneys, the attic with catenary arches, a museum apartment, and the patios.
- Tickets are sold by time slot, and opening hours change twice a year.
- Prices and opening hours: as of 09/2026, verified on the La Pedrera ticket page.
Nature was Gaudí's main source of ideas, and the house on Passeig de Gràcia was no exception. In the building's forms, the architect combined several natural motifs at once: waves, the seabed, and stone boulders.
© Thomas Ledl · CC BY-SAPhoto: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsThe facade looks like a pile of stone monoliths. That's exactly why Barcelona residents called the house "the stone quarry," La Pedrera. Gaudí associated the wavy lines on the stone with waves, and the balconies resemble the seabed.
The wrought-iron grilles for the house were made by master Josep Maria Jujol. The architect associated the grille patterns with seaweed, which is why their lines are so fluid. For Gaudí, nature was not decoration but a working blueprint: he took both form and structure from it.
Gaudí's bold engineering ideas
When building La Pedrera, Gaudí tested solutions for the first time that later became common practice. He shifted the load onto metal beams and stone columns, freeing the facade from weight. The interior walls of the house no longer affected the building's stability.
This gave rise to the open floor plan: rooms could be arranged however one liked. In the apartments, Gaudí used sliding doors, and every room got a window. He thought through the layout of spaces rationally, around the residents' needs.
One idea remained on paper. The architect wanted to build a ramp for cars to drive up to every floor, but the project was never implemented.
How Casa Milà is arranged inside
The project combined the boldest architectural solutions of the early 20th century. Gaudí thought through the smallest details and made sure aesthetics didn't get in the way of comfort. Construction stretched over six years, from 1906 to 1912, and was formally never completed.
The client wanted an income-generating building and refused to pay for part of the work. The plot in Barcelona's most expensive district had been bought in advance, and the architect was expected to deliver a finished design and a well-appointed building.
© Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SAPhoto: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsThe house consists of two blocks with a shared facade. Each has its own interior courtyard patio, and the owners' floor runs through the entire building. The blocks are connected by passageways.
The curved lines conceal a double structure. Not only the facade outlines are curvilinear, but also the interior partitions. There are no load-bearing walls inside: their role is played by columns that support the floors between levels.
The roof got its shape because of the many ventilation openings. Pipes run through the building from top to bottom and provide ventilation for the rooms. Gaudí made the elevators with entrances on every other floor: to ride, a resident had to go up or down one flight.
This was the architect's way of bringing neighbors closer together and encouraging them to interact more. The building's total area is about 4,500 m² (description of the house on the La Pedrera website). Today Casa Milà remains one of Barcelona's main attractions.
Patio courtyards
The courtyard space consists of two patios, one round and one oval. The two inner courtyards provide the building with ventilation and daylight. Multicolored paintings with plant motifs cover the walls of the entrance halls.
© Fred Romero · CC BYPhoto: Fred Romero, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), Wikimedia CommonsRoof terrace and chimneys
The terrace is open to visitors. From there you can see the main street Passeig de Gràcia and the grid of blocks in the Eixample district. The most attention-grabbing features are the chimneys of various shapes, faced with mosaics made of glass, ceramics, pebbles, and marble.
Attic with catenary arches
© Mikani · CC BY-SAPhoto: Mikani, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsThe attic looks like one continuous space of catenary arches. According to the design, laundry was dried here, so the architect provided free air circulation and protection from dampness.
Today the attic houses the Espai Gaudí museum exhibition about the architect himself. It displays models of his buildings and photographs of natural objects that served as his sources of ideas.
Museum apartment of a bourgeois family
The exhibition recreates a typical apartment of a Catalan bourgeois family from the early 20th century. The rooms contain authentic household items, furniture, and utensils from that period. Elements designed by Gaudí himself are shown separately.
At the end of the tour, you are shown a film about the architect and his work on the building. It helps you see the building as a whole.
Café at Casa Milà
On the ground floor there is El Café de La Pedrera. The café welcomes guests separately from the museum route, so you can stop by without rushing. From the dining area you can see the building's lobby with its columns and stucco work.
© Xavier Badia Castellà · CC BY-SAPhoto: Xavier Badia Castellà, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0), Wikimedia CommonsExhibition hall on the mezzanine
The mezzanine is occupied by Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera. The foundation uses it as a cultural center: art exhibitions and city events take place here. The halls feature columns with sculptural elements and inscriptions.
Casa Milà today and the night show
Casa Milà constantly updates its visitor program. In high season, the rooftop becomes the venue for the night show "La Pedrera: The Origins" with projections, video mapping, and music. The show runs from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM in summer and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in winter (seasonal hours for La Pedrera).
The evening program is booked separately from the daytime ticket. If you want to see the rooftop in the dark, choose the "day and night" format or a separate show ticket in advance. The building remains the headquarters of Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera, so some halls change from season to season.
Opening hours and ticket prices
Casa Milà is open every day, with no days off. The schedule is divided into two seasons, and last entry closes about half an hour before closing time.
Period | Daytime hours | Night show |
|---|---|---|
March 3 to November 5 and December 26 to January 3 | 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, last entry at 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
November 6 to December 25 and January 4 to March 2 | 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, last entry at 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
As of 09/14/2026, we verified the opening hours and prices on the official La Pedrera calendar. The schedule is updated by season, so check the current dates before your trip.
A daytime ticket with an audio guide costs from €22.50 (as of 09/2026, La Pedrera rates). Premium tickets with an extended virtual guide, a combined day and night ticket, and a separate evening show are also available. Reduced rates apply for children, students, and visitors over 65.
The audio guide is included in the daytime rate and is available in several languages. Tickets are designed for different programs, so choose the format that fits your trip. If you want to tour the house with a guide and skip the line, check out Casa Milà tours on GetYourGuide.
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Location and how to get there
Casa Milà stands in the Eixample district, on the corner of Passeig de Gràcia and Carrer de Provença. The easiest way to get there is by metro. From Diagonal station (lines L3 and L5) it is about a five-minute walk to the entrance; from Passeig de Gràcia station (L2, L3, L4) it is slightly farther (TMB metro map).
City buses also stop here, and on a guided tour you will be brought right to the main entrance on Carrer de Provença. You do not need to memorize the address: the building sits on the front line, and you will recognize it from afar by its wavy facade.
⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions
Do I need to buy tickets in advance?
Yes, entry is by time slot, and in high season the available windows run out by morning. Tickets are sold on the official website and through partners, and the audio guide is included in the daytime rate. The evening show is booked separately, because there are not many spots on the roof.
What is included in the daytime ticket?
The daytime rate gives you access to the roof with the chimneys, the Espai Gaudí attic, the apartment museum on the fourth floor, and two courtyards. The audio guide is included in the price. The evening show "La Pedrera: The Origins" and the "day and night" format are sold as separate programs, so plan for them in advance.
How much does a ticket to Casa Milà cost?
A daytime ticket with an audio guide starts at 22.50 € (as of 09/2026, current rates). Premium, the night show, and the combined ticket are priced separately.
How do I get to Casa Milà?
The easiest way is by metro: Diagonal and Passeig de Gràcia stations are a few minutes' walk away (TMB Barcelona).
Is Casa Milà open on holidays?
The house is open year-round, and the schedule changes twice a year (seasonal schedule for La Pedrera). Check the website for specific holiday dates before your trip.
If you want to see Casa Milà in motion, watch this short video.
In short: what to book
- If you have one day in Barcelona: get a daytime ticket with an audio guide and arrive at opening time.
- If you want to see the roof at night: add the "The Origins" show or get a "day and night" ticket.
- If you are traveling with kids: plan your visit for the morning and leave time for a break at the café on the ground floor.
- If you need a hotel nearby: check out hotels in Barcelona on Trip.com.
Tickets to Casa Milà are sold by time slot, so get them in advance and check the seasonal schedule on the official website. That is enough to tour the house without rushing and see the roof by day or in the light of the evening show.
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