Periódico: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research
Fonte: Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; Vol 2 No 3 (2019): Journal of Tourism and Heritage Research; 135-158
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Resumo: The Royal Factoy of Ammunition in Orbaizeta (Auńamendi - Navarra) is considered one of the finest XVIII century manufacturing models in this area. Located in the old ironworks of Aezkoa mountain, in a strategic natural settlement, it was in operation for 100 years and catered the army in the many wars.
Although this industrial complex is protected as a culturally significant property, its dilapidated state, especially of those elements belonging to the manufacturing premises, makes this Royal Factory appear in the heritage facilities included in the Red List of Heritage in Danger.
Using this context as a starting point, we will carry out a study based on the case of the Berguedŕ catalan region. This choice is based on 1) the similarity between the geographic features of both regions and, 2) the parallelism of Berguedŕ’s context, considering the economics depression caused by the abandonment of its historical industry (mining and textile) and the growing urbanization process. These factors made industrial heritage to be considered as a key tool to revitalize and energize the territory.
This, based on the experience of Berguedŕ, we aim to define some reflections for safeguarding and recovery of the Royal Factory of Ammunition in Orbaizeta and demonstrate this can be a vehicle for the revitalization of the local economy.
