Palau de música
Palau de la Música in Valencia is a true gem for music lovers. It was designed by José María de Paredes, a winner of the National Architecture Award, and opened on April 25, 1987.
The building is known for its modern architecture and excellent acoustics. Palau de la Música is a venue for numerous concerts, recitals, and music festivals. The programs include various genres of music, from classical music, through jazz, to contemporary music.
Inside, there is the Sala Iturbi, the main concert hall, which can accommodate over 1800 people. There is also the Sala Rodrigo, a smaller concert hall, which is ideal for chamber concerts and recitals. In addition, Palau de la Música has an exhibition space where various exhibitions related to music and art are held.
The address of Palau de la Música is: Passeig de l’Albereda, 30, 46023 València, Spain.
La Lonja de la Seda
La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) is one of the most characteristic buildings in Valencia. It is a true masterpiece of Gothic civil architecture, which was built at the end of the 15th century.
This building was a place where commercial transactions took place, especially those related to the trade of silk, which was a very valuable commodity at that time. La Lonja de la Seda was a symbol of the wealth and power of Valencia at a time when this city was one of the most important commercial centers in Europe.
La Lonja de la Seda consists of three main parts: the Sala de Contratación (Contract Hall), where commercial transactions took place, the Torreón (Tower), which served as a prison for debtors, and the Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Courtyard), which is a beautiful garden full of orange trees. In 1996, La Lonja de la Seda was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique testimony to the social and economic structure of late medieval societies.
The address of La Lonja de la Seda is: Plaza del Mercado, 46001 Valencia, Spain.
