Must Do Activities in Valencia

La Lonja de la Seda

It is actually called “Lonja” that means silk exchange; this great example of gothic art was built in between the years of 1482 and 1492 during the 15^th century under the expertise of Pere Compete.  Unfortunately, Compete did not finish the building, which therefore being continued by his pupil when he was died.  Under the supervision of his pupil, he (Compete’s pupil) explains the presence of the resurgence elements through the building he designed.  From all over the European countries La Lonja is considered as the Jewel of European Gothic civil architecture.  In fact, it is considered in Europe as the most stunning examples of gothic civil architecture.  Due to its similarity which is comparable to the medieval castles, La Lonja has been rushed by foreign worldwide.  Its walls façade is based on the fierce fortress that made it compelling to view.  Lonja is actually compiled with four parts; these are the Sea Consulate Room, the Tower, the Room of Columns and the Orange-tree Patio.  The Lonja is quite big enough to consume of about 2, 000 square meters of both indoors and out.  Travelers should not miss the opportunity of hopping to La Lonja if they were already in Spain because it provides them the opportunity of seeing striking displays inside.  During Sundays also is a nice day to visit, there would be exhibition of coins and stamps expected. 

Due to some significant reasons La Lonja has been considered of the UNESCO as one belonged to the World Heritage Site during 1996.  UNESCO considered La Lonja as one of the World Heritage Site since it illustrates an example of secular buildings which is designed during the late Gothic style that signifies both the wealth and power of the great Mediterranean merchant cities.  On the other hand, the refurbished building has an earlier building as well which is behind from the contemporary one; in fact it ages from the Fourteenth Century which they fondly called the Oil Exchange or the Llotja de l’Oli in the Valencian dialect and Lonja del Aceite in Spanish language.  Though it sounds like it is the provider of the oils it also sustains any kind of business. 

Due to these reasons that the city of Valencia eventually becomes progressive since the Fifteenth Century, it became the reason why they construct a new building which has the relationship of the previous La Lonja.  Recently, the architectural design of the Lonja has the similarity of the Lonja Palma de Majorca structure which was fabricated by architect Guillem Sagrera during the 1448 year.  Since then, the building remains as striking as ever since it was first established; now, numbers of tourists dashed in coming here to view the brilliant architectural design made by the latter previous architects.  The best days to visit La Lonja are during the days of Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, 4.30 to 8.30pm are also available during these days.  Sundays and during public Holidays is nicer also to come here starting from 10am to 3pm.  Mondays are not advisable to visit the place since it is closed during this day.  Regarding on the entry fee, General Admission is equivalent to 2 euro; reduced is 1 euro and it would be free during Saturdays, Sundays and during public holidays.  If you were not yet in this place then planning to go in here, better contact first its exact address which is Plaza del Mercado, s/n 46001 Valencia or you may contact these tel. numbers +34 963525478 / or you may contact it through its fax numbers +34 963529634.  Now that you have the detailed information regarding the La Lonja de la Seda, then include it in your lists of excursions while you were still in the boundary of this astounding city of Valencia.