La Lonja de la Seda, Gothic Grandeur with Spiraling Pillars

Calle de la Lonja, 2, 46001 Valencia

The spiral-shaped pillars in the lobby are the most distinctive feature

Introduction

This ancient silk trading market located in Valencia is recognized as a Gothic building and was listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1996. The building witnessed the early commercial prosperity of Valencia. The previous market was too small before the construction of this trading market. The ground floor is an open trading hall, with the most striking feature being the spiral columns, and ancient tools used in the exchange can also be seen. The two upper floors were originally used to imprison debtors. The exterior courtyard is called Orange Orchard.

Address

Calle de la Lonja, 2, 46001 Valencia

Opening hours

Monday from 10:00 to 14:00 every week
Tuesday to Saturday from March 15th to October 15th every year from 10:00 to 19:00, and Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 to 15:00
Tuesday to Saturday from October 16th to March 14th of the following year are from 10:00 to 18:00, and Sunday and public holidays are from 10:00 to 15:00.

Transportation

The silk trading market is located in

Website http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=782#_=_