The History of Silk
Valencia · Spain
from 21 € per person
A walk through Valencia's golden age of silk: the Lonja, the weavers' quarter and the museum that keeps its looms. Two hours to understand how a single thread made Valencia rich.
What you'll see
- The Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Columned Hall and the Taula de Canvis, the city's first bank
- The Velluters quarter, the heart of Valencia's silk weavers
- The Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, today the Silk Museum
- 18th-century looms and fabric samples
What's included
- A local guide who knows the silk trade
- An explanation of the process, from silkworm to cloth
- Stops to rest and look at leisure
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to understand why Valencia was one of Europe's silk capitals. Suitable for all ages and unhurried.
Details
- Categories
- History, Tradition
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 32 €
- Standard (9–15): 21 €
- Intimate (2–4): 42 €