Congress urges Spain to defend Gaudí's complete work before UNESCO
A group of deputies has registered a non-legislative motion to urge the Government to promote an official candidacy before UNESCO. The objective is to ensure that all of Antoni Gaudí's architectural production receives the title of World Heritage Site in a unified manner 🏛️.
Unifying a fragmented legacy
The parliamentary initiative argues that the current recognition of the modernist architect's work is divided. Seven of his creations in Barcelona and surroundings are already on the UNESCO list, but other key pieces lack this protection. The proposal seeks to create a single dossier that encompasses all his work to achieve a unitary declaration.
Details of the proposal:- Unify the seven works already declared World Heritage with others that are not.
- Create a single technical file that encompasses all of Gaudí's architecture.
- Present and defend this joint candidacy before UNESCO officially.
Getting all administrations to agree on a single dossier may be more complex than deciphering the structure of the Sagrada Família.
The political and administrative path
The non-legislative motion has the character of a recommendation and does not legally bind the Executive. Its processing now corresponds to the Congress's Culture and Sports Commission. If the chamber approves it, the Government will have to study how to make the candidacy viable and prepare the required documentation.
Next steps and considerations:- The Congress Culture Commission must debate and vote on the initiative.
- The Government evaluates viability and prepares the necessary technical documentation.
- The process may be lengthy, as UNESCO evaluates rigorously and admits one candidacy per state per year.
A consensus to value the whole
This initiative reflects a political agreement to value Gaudí's figure as a coherent whole, overcoming the current fragmented recognition. Success will depend on political will and the ability to coordinate a solid technical file that convinces UNESCO. The ultimate goal is to preserve and highlight the integrity of an exceptional architectural legacy 🌍.