La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia Tours and Activities

The "Lonja" was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. 👆🏼Here👆🏼, the Trading Hall where merchants from all over the 🌎 closed their deals. They traded all sort of goods, but mainly silk, lots of silk!! It was conceived as a temple dedicated to the noble art of trading and symbolized paradise. The vaults represent the sky (they were even painted in blue with golden ⭐⭐️️). See all those columns? They are 17 mt high and do also have a meaning. Hint: 🌴. ✨BONUS✨: on Sundays and public holidays the entrance is FREE!! Yay! (Price: EUR 2) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• La Lonja se construyó en el siglo XV y es de estilo gótico. 👆🏼Esta👆🏼, es la Sala de Contratación y aquí, comerciantes venidos de todo el 🌎 cerraban sus tratos. Intercambiaban todo tipo de productos, sobre todo seda, ¡mucha seda! Se diseñó como un templo al comercio que simbolizaba el paraíso. Las bóvedas representan el cielo (antes, hasta estaban pintadas de azul con ⭐️⭐️ doradas). Y, ¿veis todas esas columnas? Miden 17 metros y también tienen su significado. ¿A qué os recuerdan? Pista: 🌴. ✨BONUS✨: los domingos y festivos la entrada es ¡GRATIS! (Precio: 2€)
The "Lonja" was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. 👆🏼Here👆🏼, the Trading Hall where merchants from all over the 🌎 closed their deals. They traded all sort of goods, but mainly silk, lots of silk!! It was conceived as a temple dedicated to the noble art of trading and symbolized paradise. The vaults represent the sky (they were even painted in blue with golden ⭐⭐️️). See all those columns? They are 17 mt high and do also have a meaning. Hint: 🌴. ✨BONUS✨: on Sundays and public holidays the entrance is FREE!! Yay! (Price: EUR 2) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• La Lonja se construyó en el siglo XV y es de estilo gótico. 👆🏼Esta👆🏼, es la Sala de Contratación y aquí, comerciantes venidos de todo el 🌎 cerraban sus tratos. Intercambiaban todo tipo de productos, sobre todo seda, ¡mucha seda! Se diseñó como un templo al comercio que simbolizaba el paraíso. Las bóvedas representan el cielo (antes, hasta estaban pintadas de azul con ⭐️⭐️ doradas). Y, ¿veis todas esas columnas? Miden 17 metros y también tienen su significado. ¿A qué os recuerdan? Pista: 🌴. ✨BONUS✨: los domingos y festivos la entrada es ¡GRATIS! (Precio: 2€)
Inside La Lonja de la Seda: a 15th Century Silk Exchange in Valencia, Spain (Aug 2017).
La Lonja is a beautiful building protected by UNESCO that used to be a merchants' meeting place. Its twisted columns are very peculiar. #lalonja #valencia #unesco #spain
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Tours & day trips

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Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$77 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$51 per traveller
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Adventure & outdoor

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Valencia: Sierra Calderona & El Garbí Mountain hiking Tour

Valencia: Sierra Calderona & El Garbí Mountain hiking Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$146 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Valencia: Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería

Valencia: Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$129 per adult
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Popular places to visit

La Lonja featuring a church or cathedral and a city

Silk Exchange

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Once the heart of a medieval oil and silk trading centre, this late-Gothic neighbourhood is a testament to Valencia’s prosperous mercantile history.

Silk Exchange
Central Market which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Central Market

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Find a wide selection of regional fruits, vegetables, cheese, seafood and cured meats at this traditional 20th-century food market, one of the oldest in Europe.

Central Market
Santa Catalina Church and Tower showing heritage elements and street scenes as well as a family

Santa Catalina Church and Tower

Climb to the top of the bell tower of one of Valencia’s oldest church buildings for incredible panoramas of the picturesque Old Town quarter.

Santa Catalina Church and Tower
Plaza Redonda featuring markets and a fountain

Plaza Redonda

Experience the authentic character of Valencia at the handicraft shops, tapas bars and weekly market of this circular-shaped square.

Plaza Redonda
Miguelete Tower featuring outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Miguelete Tower

Panoramic city and coastal views await at the top of this 14th-century bell tower, which dominates the entrance to Valencia Cathedral.

Miguelete Tower
Plaza de la Reina which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and château or palace

Plaza de la Reina

4.5/5(28 reviews)

This lively Valencia Old Town square contains a mix of centuries-old architectural styles, outdoor dining and seasonal craft markets.

Plaza de la Reina

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