With these actions, the Department of Housing and Architecture continues with interventions that are taking place in the historic center of town since 2004
The Ministry of Public Works and Planning, through the Directorate General of Housing and Architecture, carried out the rehabilitation of the historic center of Ricote by the recovery of facades, roofs and medians of several properties located in the Plaza Street and San Sebastian, two areas of special architectural interest that include the traditional style of its buildings.
The general director of Housing and Architecture, Mark Nogueroles, said this morning during his visit to the town, which was accompanied by the mayor, Miguel Angel Candel, "With these projects, which respond to the request made by the City of Ricote The Ministry of Public Works and Planning continues to interventions that are taking place in the historic center of town since 2004 and aimed at recovering an important part of the architectural heritage of the town, through rehabilitation and adequacy of urban spaces and built. "
The work, which the regional government funding by 75 percent, is framed within the program of the Directorate General of Housing and Architecture 'Adaptation and restoration of facades, roofs and medians', which aims to recover the values and the original identity of such real estate, for its intrinsic qualities and its architectural interest, are likely to be protected and preserved.
Specifically in the house located at 10 Plaza Street, whose works are in progress, there has been the replacement of the deck, using the same system of construction of wooden beams and tiles that originally owned Arab property.
In addition, it has been replaced carpentry and locksmithing.
Moreover, in the house located on Calle San Sebastian, whose works have been completed, the Ministry is conducting a re-roof to ensure it is airtight.
Finally, Mark Nogueroles recalled that "the municipality of Ricote preserves an interesting historic center is characterized by an urban layout of narrow winding streets that retain the traditional style of housing, so that these actions contribute to the preservation of the architectural wealth of the municipality ".
Source: CARM