Castle Restoration Project In Spain Called ‘Heritage Massacre’
- 8 years ago
Locals and conservationists are publicly criticizing the restoration work being done on the 9th century castle El Castillo de Matrera in Spain; some have been quoted as saying it is a ‘heritage massacre.’
Controversy is swirling around the restoration of a historic castle in Cádiz, Spain.
The Independent is reporting that locals and conservationists are unhappy with the renovations being done on El Castillo de Matrera; some have even called it a “heritage massacre.”
The structure, which dates back to the 9th century and was designated a National Monument in 1949, had deteriorated from severe rains a few years ago.
Architect Carlos Quevedo was put in charge of the restoration project; he told The Guardian that his goals were to shore up unstable elements, bring back the scale and tone of the original building, and “differentiate new additions from the original structure.”
Controversy is swirling around the restoration of a historic castle in Cádiz, Spain.
The Independent is reporting that locals and conservationists are unhappy with the renovations being done on El Castillo de Matrera; some have even called it a “heritage massacre.”
The structure, which dates back to the 9th century and was designated a National Monument in 1949, had deteriorated from severe rains a few years ago.
Architect Carlos Quevedo was put in charge of the restoration project; he told The Guardian that his goals were to shore up unstable elements, bring back the scale and tone of the original building, and “differentiate new additions from the original structure.”