PATRICIA CUPEIRO LOPEZ

Patricia Cupeiro López is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Santiago de Compostela, within the Faculty of Humanities. She holds a PhD in Art History (2016) and an M.A. in Urban Renovation and Rehabilitation. Her research focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, tourism, and architectural preservation, particularly through the lens of Spain's state-owned Paradores hotel network. She is a registered tour guide (GT-702-XG) and affiliated with the Colegio Oficial de Doctores y Licenciados de Galicia.

Research Interests:

• Cultural heritage management and architectural conservation
• Historical preservation of monumental buildings
• Tourism's impact on cultural landscapes
• Propaganda and national identity in tourism

Key Publications & Contributions:

• Lead researcher on the Iacobus Projects analyzing Paradores’ role in cultural heritage preservation
• Over 20 peer-reviewed articles on topics like Paradores’ architectural legacy, tourism policy, and historic building renovation
• Contributions to international conferences and edited volumes on Mediterranean heritage and sustainable tourism

Grants & Professional Activity:

• Member of the Har2011-22899 research project on Galician historical encounters
• Advisor on heritage conservation projects for institutions like the Xunta de Galicia

Labs/Teams: Active in the Iacobus Research Group, collaborating on interdisciplinary studies of cultural heritage and tourism.