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Botched Restoration of Historic Spanish Church Sparks Outrage

Unauthorized makeover leaves 18th-century Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Mirón with garish colors and cartoonish cherubs.

  • Heritage groups compare the restoration to the infamous 'Monkey Christ' fiasco.
  • The church's once subtle Baroque and Rococo features are now dominated by garish colors.
  • Professional conservators criticize the lack of proper vetting and oversight in the restoration process.
  • The diocese claims the work was permitted, though opinions on the outcome are divided.
  • Calls for stricter regulations and professional oversight in heritage restorations are growing.
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