Llotja de Sant Jordi
Modernist hall by Santiago Calatrava under the Plaza de España in Alcoy. A concrete shell with a metal skeleton now used for exhibitions in the centre.
Under the Plaza de España in Alcoy lies the Llotja de Sant Jordi, an exhibition hall by Santiago Calatrava. From the square you only see its entrance; the space unfolds underground, a concrete vault crossed by a metal structure.
History
The hall was built when the Plaza de España, the town's main square, was laid out. Calatrava, a Valencian architect of international standing, signed an interior of curved lines that contrasts with the historic architecture around it.
What to see
The interest lies in the space itself: the exposed-concrete nave, the steel ribs and the overhead light. The hall hosts temporary exhibitions, so the contents change through the year.
Tips for your visit
- The entrance is on the Plaza de España itself, next to the church of San Jorge.
- Check the programme: as an exhibition hall, it opens according to the show on display.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Llotja de Sant Jordi?
The architect Santiago Calatrava, in an underground hall of concrete and steel under the Plaza de España.
What is inside the Llotja?
It is a temporary exhibition space, so the show on display changes through the year.
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