Lonja de la Seda
Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. The Gothic style building was built in between 1480-ish to 1548. A beautiful addition to Valencia’s architecture. UNESCO described it as an exceptional secular building in late Gothic style with aesthetically unique decoration. The building was used as oil trading in the 15th century that later developed into maritime trading and the silk exchange. The building complex comprises four parts: the Tower, the Sea Consulate Rooms, the Orange-tree Patio and the Hall of Columns.
The Hall of Columns is perhaps the most astonishing area. It was built with amazing tall pillars and impressive designed ceiling. The trading in the past happened in this hall – where merchants from all over Europe came and traded their goods. The exquisite hall was showing the power and wealth of the area during those period. The hall was called as well as Sala…
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Indah’s work is always top class
A grand building with a rich history 🙂
Thank you:)
Many thanks for sharing.
Sue
My pleasure Sue – Thank you deeply:)
Indah is a truly gifted photographer and travel writer. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Kitt for your wonderful and sincere comments – I agree 100% – she is talented!
Many many thanks Mihran, Kitt and John…you are so sweet and supportive! hugs from Rotterdam! ❤ ❤
Our Pleasure and privileged – Well done and said – Thank you million times – I tried to bring everyone to meet you in Rotterdam, but the flight was sold out:) Enjoy and cherish your journey:)
Indah has some beautiful posts. I can count this as ‘two for one’ as I owe her a visit. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.