Sadly they let buildings become ruins
By Timea
@tzwrites (4835)
Romania
August 7, 2017 5:46am CST
One thing that bothers me very much and saddens me is when governments don't invest in heritage sites and architectural gems of a country. It's much easier to leave buildings in a state of decay than to renovate them and promote tourism.
For example, the photo I have attached is an old palace residence, which once belonged to a famous noble family, before the communists confiscated everything and left it in ruins. Even 27 years after communism, they are only doing the bare minimum to upkeep the place even though many tourists come to visit! This really annoys me because, if renovated, the old mansion would be lovely to visit.
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14 responses
@sabtraversa (13067)
• Italy
7 Aug 17
It looks like a good place where to build a clinic or school, if they don't want to make it a tourist spot. The situation is pretty bad here too, they prefer to start new buildings where there used to be fields or forests instead of renewing old decaying places. That also happens with places that could be turned into nice (maybe luxury) apartments. 
But once they confiscate and put the buildings on sale, none wants to invest on them. They should lower the prices or add incentives, I think. 
But once they confiscate and put the buildings on sale, none wants to invest on them. They should lower the prices or add incentives, I think. 4 people like this
@sabtraversa (13067)
• Italy
8 Aug 17
@tzwrites Yeah, I'm not likely to book a night there if I look at the exterior only. 
But turning it into a business should help funding the renovation.
But turning it into a business should help funding the renovation.1 person likes this
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
7 Aug 17
I love historical buildings and wish they were all well taken care of!
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
7 Aug 17
We should always take serious steps to protect our in heritage.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
Same here in the Philippines, some declared heritage sites are left to rot. Sad state of affairs when it comes to maintaining our country's culture.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
@tzwrites their only priority is to enrich themselves shamelessly!
@JudyEv (326412)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 17
They could get a lot more revenue from it if it was done up nicely and perhaps furnished with period furniture.
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
7 Aug 17
Some buidlings i can understand leaving but not as many as there is.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 17
Some governments just don't care to spend the money.
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