Jardín histórico
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Jardín histórico means "historic garden" in Spanish, and is a term applied to a number of gardens in Spanish-speaking countries.
In Spain Jardín histórico is a heritage listing which protects historic gardens. It is regulated by the Ministry of Culture and replaces a former heritage category Jardín artístico.
Jardín histórico is a sub-category within a broader category of Bien de Interés Cultural
, which protects Spain's cultural heritage.
As well as gardens, the category of Bien de Interés Cultural includes the following sub-categories of non-movable heritage:
Some of Spain's national heritage sites are protected under more than one classification. For example, the Alhambra
and Generalife
are designated for buildings and gardens.
In Spain Jardín histórico is a heritage listing which protects historic gardens. It is regulated by the Ministry of Culture and replaces a former heritage category Jardín artístico.
Jardín histórico is a sub-category within a broader category of Bien de Interés Cultural
Bien de Interés Cultural
A Bien de Interés Cultural is a category of the Spanish heritage register. This category dates from 1985 when it replaced the former heritage category of Monumento nacional in order to extend protection to a wider range of cultural property...
, which protects Spain's cultural heritage.
As well as gardens, the category of Bien de Interés Cultural includes the following sub-categories of non-movable heritage:
- Conjunto histórico, a type of conservation area (which may include one or more monuments).
- MonumentoMonument (Spain)The current legislation regarding historical monuments in Spain dates from 1985. However, Monumentos nacionales were first designated in the nineteenth century. It was originally a fairly broad category for national heritage sites protecting, for example, the Alhambra...
- Sitio histórico (for example the Bulls of GuisandoBulls of GuisandoThe Bulls of Guisando are a set of celtiberian sculptures located on the hill of Guisando in the municipality of El Tiemblo, Ávila, Spain. The sculptures, made of granite, represent quadrupeds identified as bulls or pigs...
) - Zona arqueológica, archaeological zone (for example the Archaeological Site of Atapuerca)
Some of Spain's national heritage sites are protected under more than one classification. For example, the Alhambra
Alhambra
The Alhambra , the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra , is a palace and fortress complex located in the Granada, Andalusia, Spain...
and Generalife
Generalife
The Palacio de Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, now beside the city of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.-History:...
are designated for buildings and gardens.