Reg.Nr. HA-2013/ES/15

Intervention Plan “Románico Norte”, Castile and León

The Intervention Plan "Románico Norte" (Romanesque North) is a multi-year project that centers on the restoration of 54 Romanesque churches, hermitages and monasteries in the northern areas of Palencia and Burgos. Its aim is to conserve this heritage to lay the foundations for ...
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Project details

Title:Intervention Plan “Románico Norte”, Castile and León
Entr. year: 2013
Result:Award
Country: Spain
Town: Castile and León
Category type: building conservation areas and urban design
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Churches
Actual use:Churches
Architect / Proj.leader: Fundación Santa María la Real
The Jury's citation: “It is unusual for the Jury to recognize a comprehensive plan of this nature, comprising a large number of neglected churches, hermitages and monasteries. They were impressed with the remarkable model for the protection of cultural sites, raising awareness and reviving memory inherent in the historic landscape of the region, which has been achieved by the dedicated multidisciplinary team. The innovative approach to educate and involve the communities in the region to care for their own heritage makes the project a powerful example at European level.”
GPS:North point: 42º58’45,88” N; 3º55’31,83” W South point: 42º40’7” N; 4º18’14,88” W East point: 42º54’57,35” N; 3º 39’54,61” W West point: 42º51’20,31” N; 4º25’0,68” W
Web, Links:

oldweb.santamarialareal.org

Description:
The Intervention Plan "Románico Norte" (Romanesque North) is a multi-year project that centers on the restoration of 54 Romanesque churches, hermitages and monasteries in the northern areas of Palencia and Burgos. Its aim is to conserve this heritage to lay the foundations for sustainable economic growth in these areas, because in this Plan the main engines for territorial development are its assets: people, cultural heritage and landscape. The "Románico Norte" Intervention Plan has among its priorities that of cultural and tourism management of the area being intervened. To do so we seek innovative solutions that allow any user or visitor to enjoy the region's cultural heritage with the greatest ease and quality. This plan also included communication, education and awareness programs, with various activities such as direct communication (lectures, greater awareness seminars, educational activities for children and young people ..), the mass media (press, web page) and publishing of information in various media.