Meet one of the last people to live in the Gaudí masterpiece La Pedrera. It’s not always easy, with tourists lining up for the elevator and “there isn’t a single straight wall” in her apartment.
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
For Some Home Buyers, It’s All About the Royal Backstory
Whether it’s a weekend cottage or a former workshop for regalia, the “magic” of ties to monarchy can increase a property’s value, European agents say.
Man Who Climbed Eiffel Tower Is Taken Into Custody
Images of the man scaling the landmark quickly flooded social media, and the tower was evacuated. It was not known why he embarked on the climb. The tower is to reopen on Tuesday morning.
Sufi Shrine Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 10
The attack against adherents of a moderate form of Islam took place on the second day of Ramadan, when militants often step up violent acts.
Algiers Dispatch: Algeria’s Turmoil Adds New Obstacle to Saving the Historic Casbah
A plan to restore the Ottoman-era district offended some for inviting help from the French, former colonizers. But the famed warren continues to decay.
Times Insider: In Paris, an Age-Old Spell of Invulnerability Has Been Broken
The fire at Notre-Dame was a negation of the miraculous survival of the city through the centuries, our Paris bureau chief writes.
Letter 103: In Australia, Are All Historic Losses Treated Equally?
The burning of Notre-Dame cathedral has raised a question: Whose losses do we grieve?
Notre-Dame: A Calamity Threatening to Be Repeated Across France
France’s dazzling heritage in stone has proved both beautiful and burdensome for the state, and well beyond its means to maintain.
Notre-Dame’s Safety Planners Underestimated the Risk, With Devastating Results
The man who oversaw the design of the fire safety system at the cathedral said he was “stunned” at the fire’s speed. Experts said the system included delays that cost firefighters critical minutes.
A Guide to Our Notre-Dame Fire Coverage
A look at a blaze that ravaged a symbol of Paris, prompted calls for people to unite in restoring it and spurred inquiries into how such a catastrophe could have been prevented.