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THE VALUE OF HISTORICAL HERITAGE
The origin of the concept of heritage lies in the human capacity to produce goods and construct an artificial environment, which are hierarchically valued according to their nature. This distinction ranges from purely instrumental and temporary-use objects to timeless ones… Continue reading
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SEVILLE CATHEDRAL AND ITS JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Seville Cathedral, categorized by its vastness as a “hollow mountain,” has maintained a historic structural fragility due to continuous resistance issues and volume fluctuations suffered by the weak stone of its ashlar blocks. Originally built on the site of the… Continue reading
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SEVILLIAN URBAN CURIOSITIES
Roman Era The representation of the city of Seville as a woman wearing a mural crown (a tower atop her head) is one of the oldest and most profound allegories of the Hispalense capital, closely tied to its Roman past.… Continue reading
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THE ROYAL ALCÁZARES OF SEVILLE AND THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
A living organism in constant transformation The architect Rafael Manzano rightly compared the Royal Alcázares of Seville to a biological entity: a structure similar to a beehive where the renewal of its elements is a daily occurrence and ancient phases… Continue reading