This intervention marks the start of a major project with a budget of 4,100,744.38 euros. The main goal is to transform this historic complex into a new cultural, exhibition, and museum center, strengthening the city's heritage offerings and its bid for European Capital of Culture 2031.
The archaeological works, which will last approximately two months, include surveys and wall tests. These studies are essential to document the building's construction history, dating back to the 16th century, and to define the necessary guidelines for its preservation before structural renovation begins.
The restoration will be carried out in two phases. The first will focus on the former school building and its main courtyard, allowing for the public opening of a significant part of the complex. The second phase will complete the recovery of Casa Ágreda and the adjacent buildings, adapting the space to current accessibility and energy efficiency standards.
Once the first stage is completed, the building will have over 1,300 square meters of usable space, much of it dedicated to flexible rooms for exhibitions, conferences, and educational activities. The project aims to return to the public a space that served as a noble residence and later as an educational center until 2007.
