La Pedrera Roof

I can't believe that the original plan was just open to the courtyard below. I guess Gaudi must not have been thinking of toddlers...

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The roof terrace is particularly notable, featuring whimsical chimney structures known as "witch scarers," which are covered in broken ceramic tiles. The interior of the building is just as innovative; the attic, which houses the Whale Skeleton Room, consists of 270 parabolic arches that resemble the ribcage of a giant beast. Now a museum, it offers visitors insights into Gaudí's architectural vision and his techniques.Read more