🎨 “Dancing Facades & Curving Dreams — My Solo Stroll Between Casa Batlló & Casa Milà” 🏛️✨

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Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia is more than just a shopping boulevard — it’s a catwalk for Gaudí’s architectural marvels. On a sunny afternoon, I walked this elegant avenue to visit two of his most iconic works: Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera).

Casa Batlló — nicknamed the “House of Bones” — feels like stepping into an underwater fairy tale. The façade ripples with blues, greens, and shimmering tiles, as if the Mediterranean itself decided to live in the city. Inside, no corner is ordinary — doors curve like waves, windows breathe with light, and the roof, crowned with dragon-scale tiles, tells the legend of Saint George. As a solo traveler, I could linger on each floor, tracing the flow of light and shadow without rushing to anyone’s pace.

A short stroll away stands Casa Milà, Gaudí’s final residential project, affectionately called “La Pedrera” (The Stone Quarry). Its undulating stone façade and wrought-iron balconies are bold yet organic. The rooftop is the true showstopper — surreal chimneys that look like warrior sentinels, watching over the city. I stood there for a long while, Barcelona spread out before me, the breeze carrying the faint hum of street musicians below.

Why it’s a must for solo travelers:
• Self-paced wonder: You can spend extra time in the details — the tile work, the light wells, the rooftop curves.
• Inspiring creativity: Both buildings feel like stepping into an artist’s mind.
• Easy to combine: Just 5 minutes apart, perfect for one afternoon.

Mini Itinerary:
• 10:00 AM: Start at Casa Batlló for morning light through stained glass.
• 11:30 AM: Coffee break at a nearby café on Passeig de Gràcia.
• 12:00 PM: Explore Casa Milà, ending on its dreamy rooftop.

These aren’t just buildings — they’re Gaudí’s poems written in stone and tile. Walking between them, I felt like I was moving inside a living artwork. 🎭🌊

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