there is 250 fortifications and fortresses Those inventoried in the province of Alicante, together with Jaén, became the province with the most patrimonial remains of this nature in all of Spain. But in addition to registering and recognizing them, they need to be restored and preserved; BIC It has been supported by public investments throughout history.
Book Alicante castles before intervention projectscollects the minutes, presented this morningl Provincial Fortification Seminar held in 2019 with the total 18 projects It focused on medieval and modern structures, some already implemented and others in the process. Among them, Lorca’s castleAlmudaina Tower, orba castleSanta Barbara de Alicante or Calettes Tower from Benidorm.
oppression, made by the provinceFunding a large part of these initiatives, it combines these projects with the assessment of recognized experts on the actions taken, as well as the increase in investments, proposals and strategies in Alicante fortifications. The aim is to announce this work to the public. strict professional criteria and interventions that have grown exponentially in recent years.
Culture and Architecture Deputies, Julia Parra and Jose Ramon Gonzalez de Zarateattended the presentation of this book with the MARQ director, respectively, Manuel Olcina; Director of the Diputación Architecture area, Raphael Perez; archaeologist of the same museum Jose Luis Menendez and managing director of the CV-MARQ Foundation, José Alberto CortesIn addition to Professor of Architecture at the University of Alicante Andres Martin Menendez.
definitely this unity between archeology and architecture This is essential for recovery.
This is what Manuel Olcina and Rafa Pérez have been doing for years with support from their respective regions. in archaeological sites and also in these fortifications.
“The archaeological basis must be in the improvement of built areas, and for this we need architects,” says the MARQ director. containing the book, photographs, graphic documents and plans“It is an example for other places in Spain and provides visibility into what is being done”.
“It’s a job that requires both disciplines, something that was already being talked about at the turn of the 20th century and that requires clarity about what the task of each is,” he says. Raphael Perez, co-organizer of the I Seminar on State Arbitration with José Luis Menéndez. “It is a very enriching experience to bring these experts together in one place and ask them to share their methods.”
MP Julia Parra “emphasized the scientific, academic and informative value of this new publication. Diputacion de Alicante Archaeological Museum I’m sure it will be of interest to history buffs,” he said.
The provincial official also thanked the authors for their contribution “for their contribution to the cultural and heritage knowledge of castles and fortifications on our land, an example of how efforts can be combined and coordinated. preservation, dissemination and development of buildings They are a fundamental part of the story of our history”.
The deputy for architecture has made it clear that the Provincial Council has developed it. multiple grant lines for the preservation of heritage. The new aid for the historical heritage that says “Our aim is to help all municipalities” initially equipped with 2.5 million euros “They can be expanded according to demand and needs”.
As an example of the policies developed, González de Zárate reminded that a construction work has already been done. 450 thousand euros to guarantee the permanence of the Planes Fortress, “a necessary action to guarantee protection in small municipalities with few resources.”