The city of Barcelona boasts over 1,500 monuments and sculptures within its urban landscape, ranging from Park Güell to the Venetian Towers, and including sites like Pla de Palau and Les Corts. The passage of time and public space incidents necessitate regular repairs to preserve this cultural heritage.
As reported by La Vanguardia, the Barcelona council has initiated a contract for heritage conservation, with the application period for interested companies closing on September 13th. The allocated budget amounts to ten million euros, including VAT.
The contract is divided into four main lots. One is dedicated to Park Güell (€309,917) for repairing the trencadís mosaic, the stone viaduct railing, and the pavement. Another is for monuments and sculptural ensembles (€942,148), covering works such as the monuments to General Moragues in Pla de Palau, to Josep Tarradellas, and in Prat de la Riba, as well as some Olympic fountains.
A third lot focuses on municipal buildings (€628,099), benefiting structures like the Palauet Albéniz, the Roman Temple of Augustus, the Venetian Towers, and the Saló de Cent and Cròniques Hall of the City Council. Finally, the Pedralbes Monastery (€309,917), celebrating its seven hundredth anniversary, will receive funds for the restoration of cloister ceilings and church stained-glass windows, among other interventions.
