la lonja de la seda de valencia
states: [spain]
category: cultural
year: 1996
location: Province and Autonomous Community of Valencia
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 39.4744166700, -0.3784444440
unesco id: 782
world heritage site: 782
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La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture built between 1482 and 1533. This historic silk exchange showcases intricate stonework, including twisted columns and gargoyles, reflecting its original purpose as a thriving center for trade and commerce. The main hall, with its soaring vaulted ceiling, and the adjacent pavilion highlight the wealth and artistic sophistication of the era. Today, it stands as a testament to Valencia's economic and cultural legacy.