Alejandro Ferrant Vázquez facts for kids
Alejandro Ferrant Vázquez (born in Madrid, 1897 – died 1976) was an important Spanish architect. He was known for his special skill in restoring old buildings. He helped bring many historic Spanish monuments back to life.
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What is a Monument Restorer?
A monument restorer is like a doctor for old buildings. They carefully fix and preserve ancient structures. This work helps these buildings last for many more years. It makes sure future generations can enjoy them.
Alejandro Ferrant Vázquez started this important work in 1929. He worked for the government of Spain at that time, called the Second Spanish Republic.
Restoring Buildings Across Spain
Ferrant Vázquez traveled all over Spain to restore buildings. He worked in many different regions.
Work in Western Spain
First, he worked in the western parts of Spain. These areas included Asturias, León, Galicia, Cantabria, and Zamora.
Some of the famous buildings he helped restore there were:
- The Oviedo Cathedral in Oviedo
- The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela
- The colegiata (which is a type of church called a collegiate church) in Santillana del Mar
- The colegiata in Toro
Work in Eastern Spain
Later, he moved his work to the eastern parts of Spain. This included places like Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands.
Here are some of the major projects he worked on in the east:
- The Palma Cathedral in Palma
- The Lleida Cathedral
- The Tarragona Cathedral in Tarragona
- The Valencia Cathedral in Valencia
- The Ripoll Monastery
- The Santes Creus Monastery
- The Poblet Monastery
His Legacy: Photos and Reports
Throughout his long career, Alejandro Ferrant Vázquez kept detailed records. He created a huge collection of photographs and reports. These documents show how the buildings looked before and after his restoration work.
He later gave this amazing collection to the Biblioteca Valenciana, a library in Valencia. Also, the College of Architects in Lleida has over 24,000 of his photographs. These pictures were taken between 1932 and 1976. They are a valuable record of Spain's architectural history.
See also
In Spanish: Alejandro Ferrant Vázquez para niños
