Built between 1482 and 1548, this masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the 15th century, Valencia was one of the richest trading ports in Europe, and silk was its gold.

Inside, the Hall of Columns rises like a stone forest, with helical pillars 17 meters high.

Above the entrance appears an inscription in Latin:

“Domine, indica mihi viam” — “Lord, show me the way.”

Beneath the main hall is a prison for dishonest merchants who failed to honor their contracts.

It is a monument not only to architecture, but also to honesty in commerce and the wealth that Valencia built.