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.