La Pedrera, Gaudi's last, and arguably greatest, civic work turned 100 this year. One hundred years inspiring rave reviews and withering criticism, it's perseverance is one of the Casa Mila's greatest attributes. A tribute to Gaudi's idea that "in nature there are no straight lines", La Pedrera ("The Quarry" in Catalan) has been turning heads on Barcelona's most fashionable street since its completion on October 311912. Nowadays considered a masterpiece of
Modernista architecture, for the month of November the building is offering visitors a spectacular passage through the heart of Barcelona's Renaissance.
This weekend a twist on the traditional
Gegants, at 5:00 Saturday afternoon will find the
Rei Gaudi (King Gaudi) and
Reina Pedrera (Queen Pedrera) hosting a meeting of the
Modernista gegants in front of the building. On Sunday there will be a
Casteller (human tower) festival.
For more information on
Modernisme or full help planning your custom tour in Barcelona, contact
The Spanish Touch at 888-480-0013.
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