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The Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera (Catalan for stone quarry), is a unique building designed by the architectural genius Antoni Gaudí and represents the pinnacle of his achievements. The building was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 and is currently the headquarters of the Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera.
La Pedrera offers different services and resources for people with disabilities.
Visitors with reduced mobility can request assistance from the staff at La Pedrera to access the different floors of the building.
There are four types of audioguide in different languages: the general guide which is the most complete; the reduced version entitled “Highlights of La Pedrera”; an audioguide for children (aged 6 to 10); and the descriptive audioguide (recommended for blind and visually impaired visitors). The Highlights and children’s audioguides feature transcriptions for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors.
The permanent exhibition area has three tactile models: a model of the building and two featuring architectural details. The permanent exhibition area has several tactile spaces, with interior materials and textures in the Appartment, and outside materials in the Attic. All have different tactile models of architectural and sculptural details.
The temporary exhibitions offer visits and accessibility resources for deaf and blind visitors.
During the temporary exhibitions La Pedrera organises activities for visitors with sensory impairment.
For enquiries about accessibility please contact the Accessibility Service. Tel: 934 845 904, or
E-mail accessibilitat@catalunyacaixa.com
Permanent exhibition:
La Pedrera has a descriptive audioguide for blind and visually impaired visitors. It is available from the audioguide desk (4 €).
Each floor that is open to visitors has a visual and tactile map showing the location and the itinerary of the visit. These maps are three-dimensional and feature raised and Braille lettering. The maps are located on the ground floor in the courtyard, the Pati de Provença; the Espai Gaudí exhibition space in the attic; in the period apartment on the fourth floor and on the rooftop.
In the courtyard of Provença is the scale model of the building, which allows to understand the shapes and volumes of La Pedrera.
The Espai Gaudí in the attic has three tactile models of the building: a stairwell, a balcony with its wrought-iron railings and a group of chimneys.
During the tour visitors can touch some of the architectural and decorative elements that will help them understand the construction and details of La Pedrera: catenary arches, doors, benches, etc.
Please note: In the attic space, visitors should take care not to bump into the catenary arches. The rooftop has an uneven surface, with many changes in level and irregular steps. We recommend visually impaired visitors are accompanied due to the characteristics and layout of the building.
Temporary exhibitions:
Exhibition handouts in large print and Braille.
Telescopic glasses can be loaned from the reception desk and magnifying glasses are available in the reading area.
La Pedrera organises guided tours for blind and visually impaired visitors. See the website for details.
The exhibitions have tactile areas and exhibits.
A file is available featuring a transcript of the Highlights and children’s audioguide. These files are available from the audioguide desk.
You can request an induction loop necklace with the audioguide.
La Pedrera runs lipspeaking-interpreted and sign-language tours. See the website for details.
Wheelchair users are accompanied at all times by a member of staff when using the adapted lifts to access the different floors of the building.
Main gallery: The mezzanine floor hosts temporary exhibitions and is accessed via the lift from the main entrance on the Passeig de Gràcia. Members of staff are on hand to help wheelchair users into and out of the lift. There is a platform lift inside the gallery to overcome the differences in level between the reception area and the exhibition space.
Espai Gaudí and period apartment: The Espai Gaudí in the attic features the permanent exhibition. It has a number of ramps of the correct dimensions attached to the wall. The period apartment can be visited without any difficulty by wheelchair users.
Rooftop: The rooftop is accessible by lift. It is an impressive space but has many different levels and steps. However, wheelchair users can view the area from a metal platform of approximately 2 x 2 metres outside the lift. From here they can enjoy a general view of the rooftop with its characteristic chimneys and stairwells.
Auditorium: The auditorium in the basement, where the stables were once located, is reached via a steeply sloping ramp.
Shop and bookstore: The shop and bookstore can be accessed from the interior courtyard. The entrance to the shop from Carrer Provença has four steps.
Adapted toilets: There is an adapted toilet cubicle on the ground floor that complies with the necessary specifications.
