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Villapresente, the labyrinth that attracts even Chinese tourists: "I had 4,000 cypress trees that the crisis did not allow me to sell and I decided to build one"
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Villapresente, the labyrinth that attracts even Chinese tourists: "I had 4,000 cypress trees that the crisis did not allow me to sell and I decided to build one"

The article recounts the story of Emilio Pérez, a former forestry worker from Villapresente, Cantabria, who turned his passion for nature into creating a labyrinth made of cypress trees. Inspired by the economic crisis of the early 2000s, which left him with unsold trees, he decided to build the labyrinth in 2010 with the support of his neighbors. The labyrinth, covering over 5,625 square meters, has become a major tourist attraction in Cantabria, drawing more visitors than the town's population during peak season. It has sparked a national trend of creating similar labyrinths across Spain. The piece highlights the community effort behind the project and its transformation into both a recreational space and a cultural phenomenon.

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El Mundo logoEl MundoIndependent🔒Center7 hr. ago
Villapresente, the labyrinth that attracts even Chinese tourists: "I had 4,000 cypress trees that the crisis did not allow me to sell and I decided to build one"

The article recounts the story of Emilio Pérez, a former forestry worker from Villapresente, Cantabria, who turned his passion for nature into creating a labyrinth made of cypress trees. Inspired by the economic crisis of the early 2000s, which left him with unsold trees, he decided to build the labyrinth in 2010 with the support of his neighbors. The labyrinth, covering over 5,625 square meters, has become a major tourist attraction in Cantabria, drawing more visitors than the town's population during peak season. It has sparked a national trend of creating similar labyrinths across Spain. The piece highlights the community effort behind the project and its transformation into both a recreational space and a cultural phenomenon.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced narrative of a personal initiative driven by economic hardship and personal passion, without overtly promoting any political ideology. While the creation of the labyrinth has had broader societal impact, the focus remains on individual achievement and community effort

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