La Longa de la Seda de Valencia is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a secular building in late Gothic style of outstanding artistic value. Criterion (i): La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia represents a masterpiece of European Gothic art, a true temple of commerce based on a unique architectonic and symbolic programme. Criterion (iv): La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia is an outstanding example of a secular building in late Gothic style, which dramatically illustrates the power and the wealth of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities. IntegrityLa Lonja de la Seda de Valencia has all the essential attributes to represent its Outstanding Universal Value. Protection and management requirementsThe ensemble of La Lonja de la Seda was declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument in 1931.