Llotja de Barcelona, Medieval trade exchange building in Sant Pere district, Barcelona, Spain
The Llotja de Barcelona is a trading building that combines Gothic forms with Neoclassical details, reflecting different construction periods. Its rooms display stonework, grand staircases, and decorative elements that carry both medieval and later influences.
The building was founded around 1400 as Europe's first trading exchange and symbolized Barcelona's power in Mediterranean commerce. In the 1700s it was remodeled with a new outer shell while its original core remained preserved.
The building has housed major civic institutions for centuries, linking commerce and artistic patronage in a single space. This dual purpose reflects how Barcelona's economic and cultural growth developed together.
The building sits in the port quarter alongside historic alleys, making it easy to reach on foot from the city center. It is best visited early in the day when the rooms are quieter and the architecture is easier to appreciate.
Inside sits the original trading hall from around 1400, completely enclosed by a later Baroque outer shell. This hidden medieval core remains one of the few surviving examples of an early European trading hall.
Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Inception: 14 century
Architects: Pere Arvei, Joan Soler i Faneca
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Part of: Pla de Palau
Address: Pg. Isabel II, 1-3, Pla de Palau, 22, Consolat de Mar, 2-4 i Pl. Idrissa Diallo, 4
Website: http://casallotja.com
GPS coordinates: 41.38220,2.18250
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40
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