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La Lonja de la Seda

La Lonja de la Seda, located in Valencia, Spain, is a historic Gothic-style building that served as a marketplace and warehouse for silk traders from the 15th to 17th centuries. It reflects Valencia’s prosperity during the medieval period when silk production and trade flourished. The structure features impressive stonework, elegant columns, and spacious halls, symbolizing the city’s economic importance in Mediterranean commerce. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a stunning example of Gothic architecture, attracting visitors interested in history, trade, and art.