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Puerta de Alcalá Wins 2024 European Heritage Prize

7/1/2025

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Spain's iconic Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid has been honored with the prestigious European Heritage Prize/Europa Nostra Prize 2024, celebrating its remarkable restoration. This project, launched by the Madrid City Council in 2022, stood out among 251 contenders from 41 countries, showcasing technical brilliance and community engagement while elevating Madrid's cultural heritage prominence.

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Spain's iconic Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid has been honored with the prestigious European Heritage Prize/Europa Nostra Prize 2024, celebrating its remarkable restoration. This project, launched by the Madrid City Council in 2022, stood out among 251 contenders from 41 countries, showcasing technical brilliance and community engagement while elevating Madrid's cultural heritage prominence.