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.