The Casa Batlló, inscribed since 2005 within the Works of Gaudí, is today a recovered and consolidated heritage that enjoys great international recognition, having been awarded in in 2004 with the Europa Nostra prize for the conservation and recovery of its heritage.
The current property, which assumed the responsibility of maintaining, conserving and preserving the state of this monument since 1996, has been aware at all times of the heritage value of this work of art and works daily in the rehabilitation and revitalization of the building, with the sole purpose of disseminating, sharing and publicizing the legacy that Antoni Gaudí created at Casa Batlló.
In 2002, coinciding with the International Year of Gaudí, cultural visits began, adapting the main rooms of the building, according to an adequate use of its facilities and with total respect for its architectural nature, ensuring at all times for its maintenance and conservation for the enjoyment of future generations.
Today, 10 years later, Casa Batlló is one of the most notorious examples in terms of private management of cultural heritage, highlighting in these moments of uncertainty, what for Casa Batlló More than a duty, it is an assumed obligation.
During the National Meeting of World Heritage Managers 2012, which was held in Santiago de Compostela on October 22 and 24, 2012, Casa Batlló expressed its responsibility and care in the identification of the heritage content, the conservation of the monument and the dissemination of the architectural legacy of Antoni Gaudí.
Today, World Heritage Day, we want to share and disseminate the importance and value of responsible and sustainable management for the conservation, recovery and care of cultural heritage.
In the words of the Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova: “World Heritage is a cornerstone of peace and sustainable development. It is a source of identity and dignity for local communities, a source of knowledge and strength to share. In 2012, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, this message is more relevant than ever.
About the World Heritage Convention:
http://whc.unesco.org/