San Agustin Monastery
San Agustín Monastery, in Madrigal de las Altas Torres, where queen Isabel was born, has just been declared a Cultural Interest Building. Unfortunately it is almost in ruins. it belongs to a neighbour from the village.
He has tried to sell it several times because he can't afford restoration works. According to him the price is not very high, just enough money to buy a flat in Valladolid. But the possible buyers did not finally get the building, as the whole restoration would be very expensive.
The owner and his father had already done some works but he complains people do not respect the surrounding area, so it is badly damaged.
He asks the regional government to invest more money and help this kind of buildings owners.
Preserving historical buildings involves a great effort. Who should make it?
(Images taken from aviladigital.com)
2 comments:
In my opinion,it's the state that should do it. Especially in this case, as the building is of national importance and representative for the area's history. Even if the state is not the building's owner, it should take over this or buy the building and do it. I can see no other way.
The history is a treasure and the state should be its main guardian. And set an example for the citizens. People must try to help preserve the history, but they can't do certain efforts, as this one.
I don't necessarily mean the state should give the money, but it can create the frame for associations to contribute, even to take over this. Financial facilities, for example. Or attract international financing, from European institutions.
Just a thought.
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