The restoration process of the iconic Puerta de Alcalá has been awarded with the European Heritage Award 2025 by the Europa Nostra Federation. Since its construction in the 18th century, the gate has become a symbol of Madrid. But for a few months Madrilians and visitors had to go without it. The gate was covered in July of 2022 and it was reopened in December of 2024.This effort, however, was worth it since its restoration was recognized for combining "traditional craftsmanship and scientific analysis" "setting new standars for transparency, research and public engagement". To tell us more about this process, we are joined by Blanca Mora, Head of the Restoration and Cultural Heritage Service at Madrid's City Hall. Also in this broadcast, we learn about the routes of Catalan arquitecture, an initiative by the COAC, the College of Architects of Catalonia, with one of its creators Aureli Mora. Escuchar audio

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