The Councilor for Culture of the Arrecife City Council, Abigail González, has expressed her "firm rejection and condemnation" of the continuous acts of vandalism perpetrated on the exterior walls of the Castillo de San Gabriel, an asset of incalculable historical value that currently houses the Arrecife History Museum.
The Castillo de San Gabriel, built in the 17th century and declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), has once again been the victim of graffiti, attacking the cultural heritage of all Arrecife residents.
Next Monday, October 28, it will be cleaned in a process that will be carried out by the company Tibicena and that will mean a cost of 3,108.35 euros for public coffers. The works will consist of mechanical cleaning with projection of aggregates, and will last throughout the day.
“This type of behavior not only causes damage to our historical assets, but also represents a disregard for our identity and cultural legacy and an expense that comes out of the pockets of all our neighbors,” said Councilor Abigail González.
The capital's head of Culture warns, in addition, that these acts of vandalism are classified in the Penal Code, and will be prosecuted with the utmost severity.
“It is essential that we all understand that this type of act has serious legal consequences. We cannot allow our heritage to continue to be attacked in this way,” Abigail González stressed.
The Arrecife City Council, through the Department of Culture, calls on citizens to collaborate in the protection and conservation of their historical heritage, and urges them to report any vandalistic behavior that is observed.
“Every corner of our city is part of our history and we must preserve it for future generations,” insists Abigail González.
