Posthumous Tribute to a Key Figure in Historical Heritage Recovery

The Archival association held an event at the Palacio de Colomina CEU in Valencia to remember its founding president and his legacy.

Generic image of a microphone on a podium during a tribute event.
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Generic image of a microphone on a podium during a tribute event.

The Archival association held a posthumous tribute at the Palacio de Colomina CEU in Valencia to remember its founding president, a prominent figure in the recovery of historic centers.

The event, which took place on Wednesday, April 22, brought together family, friends, collaborators, and cultural representatives to acknowledge the founder's career and professional and human legacy.
The organization emphasized the importance of his figure in urban heritage conservation, highlighting his commitment, dedication, and vision in protecting historical and cultural heritage.

"The entity's work is a constant endeavor."

Javier Poyatos
During the ceremony, invited speakers highlighted the honoree's life of dedication, the work of Archival and its recognitions, as well as his defense of the recovery of Valencia's historic center and its heritage. In this context, the speakers joined the request for the Valencia City Council to dedicate a street or square to him.
Furthermore, it was emphasized that Archival has created a transversal meeting space, overcoming indifference and individualism, as highlighted by one of the participants, who defined the entity's work as “a constant endeavor.” The need to create meeting points between political parties and civil society was also underscored as an essential part of a good democracy.