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sodomized gargoyles beside spains world famous santiago cathedral the aberration only the locals noticed
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AI-generatedThis article covers a cultural heritage controversy with no direct commercial mechanism. No commodity, company margin, supply chain, or regulatory impact on any sector is identified. The event is a localized restoration dispute with no material economic or market consequences.
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- A restoration project at Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santiago de Compostela damaged 16 Renaissance gargoyles by installing copper pipes through them.
- The project is part of a multimillion-euro renovation led by Spain’s Institute of Tourism.
- The installation is described as reversible and adhering to conservation standards by authorities.
- Public backlash and calls for accountability have emerged from locals, art historians, and cultural heritage advocates.
- The controversy was revealed post-Easter, with the regional government and Turespaña acknowledging the issue.