Thursday, March 10, 2016

Controversy over the restoration of Castle Matrera in Cadiz, Spain – Vanguardia.com.mx

you Lost a restored ruin its charm? The repair work Matrera Castle Villamartin, Cadiz, Esana, a Cultural qualified and whose origins date back to the ninth century, have been criticized by experts in historical heritage. “It has distorted the historical and scenic enclave aspect,” argues Carlos Morenés, vice president of the association Hispania Nostra, an organization of non-profit dedicated to defending the Spanish cultural and natural heritage.

Work consolidation of the walls of the castle tower, which have risen to its original height with a white surface, has attracted criticism from experts.

“the work has been compared to the restoration made Cecilia Giménez in 2012 with Ecce Homo de Borja “said Morenés. “It’s a shame for Spain, a disgrace. The international press has described as the worst restaurant in the world. It has been taken to extremes legislation restoration requires distinguish the new parts of the original and damaged the environment with a white, huge thing. the action goes against every rule, even the law of Andalusian heritage, “says the head of Hispania Nostra.

This association included in 2014 on its red list castle Matrera to draw attention to its dilapidated state.

“I am surprised, is not the first intervention of this kind, do not know why so much hype,” said the architect Carlos Quevedo, project manager. The performance has received approval from the Ministry of Culture.

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