La Porxada Explained

La Porxada
Etymology:from its open portico or porch-like design
Building Type:corn exchange
Architectural Style:Renaissance
Structural System:15 Tuscan order pillars
Location Town:Granollers
Location Country:Spain
Coordinates:41.6081°N 2.2875°W
Start Date:1586
Completion Date:1587
Other Dimensions:24 x 15.65 m
Main Contractor:Bartomeu Brufalt
Designations:artistic and historical monument (MHA), 2006
References:RI-51-0011586

La Porxada is a 16th-century corn exchange (llotja) in the Catalan town of Granollers, near Barcelona. It was declared to be an official artistic and historical monument (MHA) in 2006.