Llonja de Sant Jordi
The Llonja de Sant Jordi is a room of exhibitions of Alcoy (Alicante), Valencian Community, located under the floor of the Plaça d'Espanya (Spain Square).
| Llonja de Sant Jordi | |
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 Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Alcoy, (Alicante), Valencian Community, Spain |
| Construction started | 1992 |
| Completed | 1995 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Santiago Calatrava |
It is designed by the valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. Made during the years 1992-1995. Its internal structure is reminiscent of the rib of a whale. It also highlighted the mechanisms that give access to the underground room and the fountain of the square.
Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.- Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.
Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.
References
- Jaén i Urban, Gaspar (1999). Instituto de Cultura Juan Gil-Albert, Colegio Territorial de Arquitectos de Alicante (ed.). Guía de arquitectura de la provincia de Alicante (in Spanish). p. 27. ISBN 84-7784-353-8.
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