Llotja d'Ares (Els Perxes)
A building of Gothic arcades and Mudéjar elements dated to the 13th century, known as Els Perxes, in the centre of Ares del Maestrat. It is listed as a Bien de Relevancia Local and is one of the few medieval market halls preserved in inland Castellón.
The Llotja d'Ares, popularly known as Els Perxes, stands in the centre of Ares del Maestrat. The building combines Gothic arcades with Mudéjar elements and is dated to the 13th century, which makes it one of the few medieval market halls preserved in inland Castellón. Its state of conservation and its position in the town centre allow it to be read as evidence of the town's commercial activity in the medieval period. It is listed as a Bien de Relevancia Local, a protection status that recognises its heritage value within the historic ensemble of the municipality.
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