Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Valencia villas for rent for La Lonja de la Seda


When you are in your <a href="http://www.akilar.com/spain-rentals/costa-azahar/valencia">Valencia villas for rent</a> pay a visit to the vibrant city of Valencia home to the Silk Market. It’s the most important monument in the city and a masterpiece of Gothic architectural interpretation. The La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia as it is known locally has been declared a part of Humanity's Heritage by UNESCO. This project was started by the renowned architect and master builder Pere Compte in 1483. Due to the usage of stone walls this building resembles a medieval fortress or castle with a rigid appearance. The building consist of four major parts with each one having its own particular use such as the main tower is the Consulado del Mar room, the Patio de los Naranjos, the Orange tree courtyard and the Contracts Room with its spiral columns.

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