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Lonja de la Seda

2 Carrer de la Llotja, València, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

The Lonja de la Seda was Valencia's Silk Exchange. It was built in late Gothic design at the end of the 15th century and consists of four areas: 1) the Contract Hall with its twisted columns, 2) the Pavilion of the Consulate where the maritime tribunal sat, 3) the Tower where debtors would be imprisoned, and 4) the walled Orange Garden.

Access & Transport

Address: #2 Carrer de la Llotja There are several bus stops a couple of mins walk away: 'Mercat Central - Beata' (27), 'Editor Manuel Aguilar - Guillem Sorolla' (11, 60, 62, 73), 'Plaça de l'Ajuntament - Mercat Central' (C1) and 'Carda - Moro Zeit' (73). The closest metro station is 'Àngel Guimerà' (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9), 700m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

The Central Market is just across the street and both the Cathedral and the Church of San Nicolás are nearby.

Meta review

This UNESCO WHS is one of the city's architectural landmarks and online reviews all confirm that the building and rooms are visually very impressive and the audio-guide very informative. The low entrance fee (or absence on Sunday) is also duly noted by many and the main disappointment, for some, stems from the lack of material around the history of the silk industry itself.

Environmental & Social

Green activity except for some electricity consumption (lighting). This activity helps preserve the city's architectural and cultural heritages

Conclusion

An architectural gem with an interesting historical function - make sure you do not miss it when discovering Valencia's Ciuta Vella. Won't take too long.

Key positive

Splendid architecture

Educational

Centrally located and low entrance fee

Key negative

Feels empty

Suitability

Given the listed status and 5-century old architecture it is likely that the building is only partially accessible to wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closes at 14h on public holidays

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 50m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 19:00

Tuesday10:00 - 19:00

Wednesday10:00 - 19:00

Thursday10:00 - 19:00

Friday10:00 - 19:00

Saturday10:00 - 19:00

Sunday10:00 - 14:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€2
Adult
13 - 64
€2
Child
7 - 12
€1
Infant
0 - 6
€0
Free entry on Sundays and public holidays

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