Heritage of the Riotinto Mining District
The project intends to highlight the mining heritage of the area and use it as a cultural tourist product. An old English hospital has been rehabilitated into a museum and history centre, a workers neighbourhood has been restored and an old mining railway now can bring visitors ...
Read more
Project details
Description:
The project intends to highlight the mining heritage of the area and use it as a cultural tourist product. An old English hospital has been rehabilitated into a museum and history centre, a workers neighbourhood has been restored and an old mining railway now can bring visitors to the biggest open cast mine in Europe. To project is bringing a positive light to a depressed area. A Roman necropolis is accesible for visitors.
Similar projects

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
"La Beltraneja" Tower, Queveda, Santander
Spain


CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
The granary (L'Almodí) of Valencia
Spain
13th-16th century
13th-16th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Comprehensive Upgrading of the Townscape, Vitoria–Gasteiz
Spain


CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
The Pastrana Tapestries
Spain
15th century
15th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
9 Plaza de las Cortes, Madrid
Spain
20th century
20th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Torres de Mens, Malpica
Spain
15th century
15th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Palace of Monterrey, Salamanca
Spain
16th century
16th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Heritage of the Riotinto Mining District
Spain


CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Royal Coliseum Theatre of Charles III at San Lorenzo de El…
Spain
18th century
18th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
The Portal of Glory, Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Between 1168 and 1188
Between 1168 and 1188

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Hospital del Rey, Burgos
Spain
12th century
12th century

CONSERVATION and ADAPTIVE REUSE
Jaca Town Centre Renewal
Spain
11th century
11th century