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The Councillor of Tourism, Francisco in April, has announced that "is going to rehabilitate the tower, on the Rue Neuve, which is one of 17 available to it the wall, according to recent studies, although other experts say were more than 30. "

In this way they will invest a total of 60,000 euros, financed by the Tourist Consortium of the Northwest, to "preserve and strengthen what remains of it, which is a lot, and rebuild and re-grow the rest," said April.

Both the walls and towers (the castle was another five) dating from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and were used to defend the city.

At present, most of these homes are located within or advanced state of ruin, so 'Tourism' has already begun working hard to rehabilitate.

In fact, has already launched the bidding process and will shortly be awarded the work.

According to Francisco in April, "We remain committed to the restoration of our historic heritage value to get it and give it a tourist use.

Furthermore, this project is an election commitment that we will see fulfilled in a short space of time.

We will continue working to restore the splendor of the Old Town as a major tourist attraction in town. "

PHOTO: New Street Tower, which is to be restored.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín