The new socio-cultural space will have a large showroom and offices for the steps of the processions unionenses
The Ministry of Public Works and Planning, through the Directorate General of Land and Housing, together with the municipality of La Union, carried out the rehabilitation of the building that will become the new Museum of Mining and seat Easter Illustrious Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Miners, which will drive cultural and religious tradition of the municipality.
As indicated by the Director General of Planning and Housing, Antonio Navarro, "this action is of particular interest because of the important and well-known tradition of Holy Week in La Union, with its processions are declared as Regional Tourist Interest and phase become National Tourist Interest, so this is a great opportunity to enhance the cultural richness of the Murcia Region. "
Antonio Navarro said that "through these actions is to restore the existing architectural heritage and create new areas of public interest."
Rehabilitate the building, located in the center of this population in Salvador Pascual Street, near a small plaza, has an excellent location because it is part of the socio-cultural environment of the city.
Is close to the Youth House, the Municipal Library, the Magistrates Court and the House of Pinon, declared a Cultural and current Town Hall.
To achieve the new museum and headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of the Miners will take out a comprehensive refurbishment of the building, which adapt to its new use and renew its urban image.
To do this, planned to replace the existing access to the building, in that street, by an entrance from the plaza, which will connect to revitalize the exhibition area and thus, the surrounding urban space.
The building, with a total area 328 meters square, will be distributed on two floors.
On the ground floor there is a large exhibition hall, a conference room and several offices.
The top floor will be for units of the steps of Holy Week Minera.
"This project, funded by the regional executive, meets the objective of maintaining and strengthening the customs and traditions of the people of Murcia, which shape the identity of each of the municipalities and the Region of Murcia," said Antonio Navarro.
Source: CARM