La Llotja de Palma
Sa Llotja
A 15th-century Gothic merchants' exchange whose great hall, supported by spiral-patterned columns, is regarded as a masterpiece of secular Gothic architecture.
La Llotja de Palma was built by architect Guillem Sagrera between 1426 and 1448, and it served as the exchange and chamber of commerce for Majorcan sea merchants. Its façade has octagonal towers at the corners. Inside, the great hall is supported by six spiral-patterned columns that carry ribbed vaults, like a stone palm grove. It is now an exhibition venue for the Balearic Government and can only be entered when free exhibitions are on. Otherwise it can be admired from outside. The surrounding Sa Llotja district has many restaurants and bars and is lively at night. It's a 10-minute walk west along the seafront from the cathedral.
Opening hours
Open during exhibition periods; generally Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina
- Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
- Mercat de l'Olivar
- Bellver Castle
- Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
- Palma Aquarium
- Valldemossa