The Alzira City Council has presented a new project to make the crypts of the Murta monastery visitable, with an investment of 1.2 million euros. This initiative comes after the council lost a previous grant due to a lack of authorization, so it now seeks to secure the necessary permits to avoid repeating the mistake.
An LED lighting and humidity control system to preserve the heritage 💡
The project includes the installation of a low-consumption LED lighting system that will not damage the mural paintings, along with humidity and temperature sensors to monitor the environment. An elevated metal walkway will be added to allow transit without stepping on the original floor, and the structure will be reinforced with steel beams. Forced ventilation will prevent condensation, a common problem in underground spaces.
Finally we will be able to see where the monks hid from the sun 🦇
After losing a grant for not having the paperwork in order, the council has now spent 1.2 million to ensure the crypts do not flood with the first rains. Good thing they didn't ask for permission to build a parking lot, because if they had, they would still be waiting. At least the local bats will have to find another home.