A cover to protect Allon thermal baths. Work on the construction of this part of La Vila Joiosa has already started and has a completion time of six months. These studies correspond to the third phase of the Master Plan, which will allow it to be carried out in the future.complete the museumization from these Roman ruins.
Currently, archaeological remains are sealed underground for protection. In the previous two stages, the perimeter was reinforced and work was carried out on the party walls of this plot of land located in the heart of the urban area. Thus, the phase that begins now corresponds to the construction of a 915 square meter roof, whose structure will preserve the space and recreate the volume. The action has a budget There is a subsidy of 1,115,042.98 euros and 400,000 euros from the Provincial Council state and €600,000 for European funds from the Sustainability Plan for Tourism in Destinations (PSTD).
Carmen Sellés, Provincial Deputy for the Protection of Architecture, Buildings and Facilities, visited the rehabilitation works of the Roman Baths of Allon, an archaeological site dating from the late 1st century. justifies this category council From the city of Allon. Mayor Marcos Zaragoza and members of the municipal organization accompanied the provincial deputy, along with Rafael Pérez, chief architect of the Alicante Provincial Council, and Antonio Espinosa, head of municipal archeology and museum services.
It should not be forgotten that Allon also had baths. 2006, following archaeological tastings prior to the construction project of a hotel in the old city. Located in a central area, a few meters from Colón Street, the land they occupy is a plot where only the land is visible and vegetation accumulates, because once discovered, the exploration is covered until a project is realized. To guarantee the protection status.
Other stages
Thus, with the first and second stages of the recently completed project, the perimeter was reinforced and the party walls of the Alicante Provincial Assembly were intervened at a cost of 187,343.71 euros. provided a 50 percent subsidy. However, three more phases are planned in the future for the excavation, consolidation and museumization of Roman ruins.
The mayor thanked the Alicante Provincial Council for its cooperation in this project for the museumization of the thermal baths, as well as being part of the Joint Monitoring Commission of the Agreement, together with the Alicante Archaeological Museum, MARQ and the La City Council. Vila is subsidizing a large part of the rehabilitation phases “which will allow us to enjoy a Roman monument symbolizing the importance of the city of Allon” will be one of the key and symbolic areas of the cultural corridor of La Vila Joiosa”.
Deputy Carmen Sellés assured that the Provincial Council of Alicante will always cooperate in such relevant historical heritage initiatives not only for Villajoyosa, but also for the province and the Valencian Community.