Lonja de Contratación
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Monument
Historic contract hall in the old quarter near the basilica, linked to the trading past of the town.
In the old quarter of Benissa, the Lonja de Contratación recalls the trading past of the town. It stands near the basilica, in the streets where merchants once closed their deals.
History
The 16th-century contract hall served the farm trade of the surrounding Marina Alta. It now hosts itinerant exhibitions.
What to see
The hall itself and the old-quarter streets around it, with stone doorways and the basilica tower above, in the trading core of the town. Check exhibition access before going.
Tips for your visit
- Walk the old quarter on foot; the streets are narrow.
- Combine it with the coast road toward Calp and Teulada.
- Ask the tourist office about current exhibitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lonja de Contratación?
A historic contract hall in the old quarter, linked to the farm trading past of Benissa.
Where is it?
In the old quarter near the basilica.
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