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Collection of websites that contain information about dry stone landscapes and its architecture. Most of links are local examples. It must be said that it only includes information of active websites. Unfortunately, this criterion inevitably excludes some information of great interest on the subject of dry stone, but which cannot be consulted from a web page. CATALONIA Web on architecture in the natural district of the Moianès with a short summary on the vineyard huts built with dry stone techniques from the pre-industrial age. Arquitectura rural a la Conca de Barberà Web which describes in detail various elements of rural architecture existing in Conca de Barberà, classifying them by their use. Most of these elements are dry stone constructions. Barraques de pedra seca a Mont-roig del Camp Complete information from the Centre Miró in Mont-roig del Camp on dry stone in the municipality, including news items on the subject. Barraques de pedra seca de Subirats Personal web for the purpose of giving information on dry stone constructions and particularly the vineyard huts in the municipality of Subirats (Alt Penedès). Personal web with information on the vineyard huts built in dry stone in Sant Fruitos del Bages. It offers information on dry stone and other webs connected with the subject. Construccions de pedra seca (les cabanes de volta) Web of the Town Hall of Borges Blanques (the Garrigues) with a short summary on vaulted cabins in the district. Personal web which describes the various dry stone items located in the Alt Camp district. There are also two articles on the values of dry stone architecture and construction techniques. L'art de la pedra en sec a Vinebre The art of dry stone at Vinebre (Ribera d'Ebre) contains general information on the technique and an explanation of the various forms constructed. Les construccions de pedra seca al Baix Penedès Information on dry stone constructions in the Baix Penedès district. Agricultural park formed by a labyrinth of roads, fields, dry-stone walls and huts built in volcanic stone. The restoration project, recognised with awards such as the 4th Rosa Barba European Landscape Prize (2006), has enabled the traditional landscape of this area to be restored. It is part of The Volcanic Region of La Garrotxa Natural Park. Pedra seca. Barraques, cossiols i d'altres a les planes de Santes Creus i al Pla de Santa Maria Block which inventories, using photographs, items of the dry stone heritage in the north part of the Alt Camp. Each photograph is described in detail by the author and, in some cases, he identifies the threats affecting these constructions. Very clear teaching information on constructions in dry stone in the area of Cap de Creus (Alt Emporda), with links on the subject and a good selection of photographs. [ RETURN TO TOP ] SPAIN ARAGÓN Complete web of the dry stone houses in Somontano (Aragon) close to the river Vero, with links and explanations and an itinerary to be followed on foot, prepared with the support of the Centro de Estudios del Somontano de Barbastro (Somontano Study Centre at Barbastro). Las casillas de pico de la Ciesma de Grisel Information on dry stone constructions in the village of Grisel on the Ciesma mountain. BALEARIC ISLANDS Page from the Council of Majorca with ample information on dry stone constructions in the island and a summary of itineraries. CASTILLA-LA MANCHA Cucos, bardales y chozas a Higueruela Information on dry stone constructions in the village of Higueruela (Albacete). VALENCIAN COMMUNITY Information on dry stone constructions in the northern part of the Castellón districts, in the areas of Catí, Tírig and Albocasser (Alt Maestrat), one of the areas with greater frequency of these structural elements in the landscape. Information on dry stone landscapes in the municipality of Benafigos. Pedra en sec a Vilafranca del Maestrat Information on dry stone at Vilafranca del Maestrat (Alt Maestrat), with a section on vocabulary and a photo gallery. [ RETURN TO TOP ] EUROPE FRANCE Full documentation and news on the dry stone heritage in France. Information on the dry stone refuges in Uzège, in the Gard Department in southeast France. These dry stone constructions are linked to scrub-type landscapes. French portal on architecture in dry stone. Links with various associations for protection of the dry stone heritage. Reconstruction en Pierres Sèches Actions for the reconstruction of dry stone buildings in Brittany. ITALY Official web of the locality of Alberobello, in the Italian Puglia region, declared World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Documentation on these dry stone constructions in Italy, which take their name from the locality from which they originate: Trulli. LAPIS 'Laboratorio Culturale del Paesaggio della Pietra a Secco' Very full information on dry stone and its landscapes. Includes references to many other web pages on this subject. Information of all kinds on the heritage in the area of Muro in the region of Lecce, in the extreme southeast of Italy. With graphic information and a section with summaries of various dry stone constructions around the Mediterranean. Pajare e costruzioni a secco (Salve Terra Noscia) General information on dry stone construction. Terrazzi e vigneti delle Cinque Terre Page of Cinque Terre natural park with information on the vineyard terraces in the park and in the Liguria region. SWITZERLAND Construit par l'homme - pour l'homme et la nature Web of the Action Foundation for protection of the Environment with a section devoted to dry stone walls, with an explanation on how to build a dry stone wall. UNITED KINGDOM Scotsman Norman Haddow gives various examples of types of constructions of dry stone walls and boundaries. [ RETURN TO TOP ] INTERNATIONAL Les bâtis en pierre sèche, patrimoine commun européen Very complete information on the heritage value of dry stone constructions. Brings together initiatives which watch over the preservation and dissemination of this common European heritage and includes virtual itineraries for various parts of the Mediterranean basin. [ RETURN TO TOP ] |