A Spaniard found the facade of a 16th century church behind the wall of his house - and demanded more than €1 million for it.
Juan Francisco Leon Katana bought an old house in Obada and started renovations in 2016. While dismantling the wall with his father, he discovered a huge stone facade. It turned out to be part of the church at St. George's Hospital, founded in 1347. The facade dates from the Renaissance period.
According to the historical heritage law, compensation is due for accidental discovery. Andalusian authorities refused to pay - the dispute reached the Supreme Court, which sided with the owner. The amount was estimated at more than one million euros, but Leon has not yet received the money.