Barcelona - Stock Exchange

The Stock Exchange (Catalan: Llotja) was founded in the 14th C. when the city was at its economic zenith. Nothing has remained of the first building, which was erected close to the shore. The present-day Stock Exchange was built between 1380 and 1392 in the Late Gothic style, but was then extended and altered in the 15th, 16th and 18th C., the last such additions being in Classical forms which characterize the present-day exterior of the building. Until a few years ago the Academy of Art (Escola de Belles Arts) was also situated here.