🏛 What to see at the Silk Exchange
✅ Sala de Contratación (Contracting Hall) – A spectacular space with spiral columns that appear to grow like stone palm trees. Contracts and commercial agreements were made here.
✅ Turret and Spiral Staircase – Climb its medieval tower for a different view of the old town.
✅ Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees) – A haven of tranquility with citrus trees and Renaissance architecture.
✅ Sala del Consulado del Mar (Sea Consulate Hall) – With carved wooden ceilings, this was the court of justice that resolved disputes between merchants and sailors.
🕒 Schedules and Tickets
📅 Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💰 Prices:
General admission: €2
Free admission: Sundays and holidays, and for children under 7
🎧 Audio guide available in several languages
🔎 Why visit the Silk Exchange?
- Very close to other key attractions such as the Central Market and Plaza Redonda.
- It is one of Valencia’s most iconic buildings.
- Its architecture transports you back to the 15th century.
- Ideal for photography and discovering living history.
