According to the head of the Commission for the restoration and maintenance of the Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Igwei Alejandro Gro The aim of the project is to provide tourists who come to the Dominican province La Altagracia, known for their beautiful beaches, the opportunity to learn more about the rich history of the country and its cultural heritage expressed in religious art and folk art . "The museum will become a center of spiritual and cultural interest , which will contribute to increasing knowledge about the history of the province and strengthening its tourist appeal, "he said when announcing the project to the general public .
The museum building is erecting I was in the garden of the Church of La Altagracia. In addition to the six halls of permanent exhibitions, there will be a venue for special exhibitions and an event hall.
The opening of the Museum of La Altagracia is scheduled for April 2011. The estimated cost of construction works is $ 7 million. The project of the building was designed by the architect Pedro Borrell, the research and art work was carried out by Argentine professor Sergio Birbieri, the museum exhibits were made by the Spaniards Carlos Leone and Jorge Ruiz.
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