Barcelona 2020 Day2
s Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera in Barcelona
Summary & Key Takeaways
Day 2 in Barcelona was all about Gaudí—Casa Milà (La Pedrera, 1912) and Casa Batlló (1904), both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Each building carries its own story, from the Milà couple's argument over style to Amalia Esteve finishing Casa Batlló after her husband died.
We also went beyond tapas on a Barcelona gourmet tour—the vlog chapters below map every stop.
a city of Gaudi's masterwork
Gaudi was an architect, sculptor, and painter, most famous for his work in Barcelona. His obsession with nature runs through everything he built. Many people come to Barcelona just to see his architecture first hand, and it really is worth the trip.
One of the most famous Gaudi buildings in Barcelona is Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera. It was completed in 1912 and has an interesting story behind it. The man who commissioned it, Pere Milà, wanted a Gothic-style home, but his wife, Roser Segimon, insisted on something more modern. Gaudi and Pere argued, and in the end Gaudi won. The result mixes Gothic and Modernist styles into one home that truly reflects Gaudi's personality.
La Pedrera showcases what an architectural genius Gaudi was. Casa Milà is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important cultural landmark of Barcelona.
Just around the corner from La Pedrera is Casa Batlló, another Gaudi masterpiece. Josep Batlló i Casanovas commissioned it in 1904, but he died before it was completed. His wife, Amalia Esteve, took over the project and hired Gaudi to finish it. The final product is an incredible mix of organic and geometric shapes that make Casa Batlló one of the most unique buildings in the city.
Casa Batlló is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you're interested in Gaudi's work, don't skip it.
EAT and Gaudi and EAT
Barcelona Gourmet
There's no shortage of amazing food in Barcelona. But if you want to go beyond the classic tapas, a gourmet tour is a great way to reach the city's best cuisine—from Michelin-starred restaurants to local favorites.
Some of our favorite gourmet tours in Barcelona include:
- The Barcelona Food Tour: This tour takes you through some of the best foodie neighborhoods in the city, with stops at local restaurants and markets. You'll get to try traditional tapas, as well as some of Barcelona's more unique dishes.
- The Gourmet Experience Tour: This tour is a bit pricier than the others, but it includes visits to four Michelin-starred restaurants. If you're looking for an opulent foodie experience, this is the tour for you.
- The Catalan Cuisine Tour: This tour gives you a taste of traditional Catalan cuisine, with stops at local markets and restaurants. You'll get to try dishes like paella, fideua, and calçots.
- The Basque Country Tour: If you want to experience some of the best food in Spain, be sure to check out this tour of the Basque Country. You'll get to try dishes like pixna, txuleta, and bacalao al pil-pil.
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Fought as a UFC fighter. Researches as a biohacker. And now, sat behind the mic on French combat sports media. During a trip to Nice for the Hololife Summit Côte d'Azur 2026, Tateki Matsuda appeared on JAB Life's "Ground & Talk" — the French-language MMA platform co-hosted by Boxing Squad head coach Aldric Cassata and former RMC Sport journalist Alexandre Herbinet. Sharing the episode with UFC fighter Axel Sola, fresh off a Fight of the Night at UFC London, Tateki discussed his career in the Octagon, the evolution of Japanese MMA, and his mission to bridge combat sports and sports science at the international level.