Lonja de la Seda Llotja de la Seda
Valencia, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lonja de la Seda is a Valencian Gothic silk exchange and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Valencia. Designed by Pere Compte, this monument is one of the 102 sights in Spain listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 29 °C. The wettest period is in autumn, specifically October with about 84 mm of rain and 6 rainy days, and September with about 74 mm of rain and 10 rainy days. Visitors can reach the site via Valencia Airport, which is 9 km away. The site is 302 km from Madrid. While visiting, you can also see the Valencia Cathedral, located 0.3 km away, or the City of Arts and Sciences, which is 3.3 km away.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 14:00. Admission is €2 for adults and €1 for concessions, though entry is free on Sundays and holidays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is October, with about 84 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 40 | 32 | 46 | 40 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 74 | 84 | 58 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
