Some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others.

What types of old buildings should be preserved?

Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?

There is a common perception that some old structures should be carefully preserved than others. These are
typically places of worship, historic and cultural value. From my understanding, I am of the opinion that the
preservation would pay dividends for tourism and economy in many countries in the long run.

It must be first mentioned that not all buildings are worth being preserved. Dilapidated buildings which have
weak structures can pose a direct threat to the safety of the occupants living inside as they may collapse
unpredictably. Thus, the old buildings should be taken down or renovated as soon as possible. For example, in
District 8, Ho Chi Minh City, there are lots of shantytowns where poor families living together as a community,
but many are deeply concerned about the structures of the houses they live inside which are too weak to
house hundreds of people. Fortunately, the government has brought in a relief operation that provides the poor
households with new houses situated in the suburb of the city, which is good news as housing in big cities is a
troublesome issue for years.

On the other hand, buildings which attach historic and cultural significance for the locals must be preserved
because of their capability to capture a great deal of attention from tourists around the globe. Paris, the capital
city of France, is a case in point. It would be so difficult to imagine a Paris city without neighborhoods replete
with pristinely preserved Renaissance structures such as Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral as well as
old museum like the Louvre Museum which houses one of the most famous paintings in the world, the portrait
of Mona Lisa, all of which add in the aesthetic appeal and historic importance of the city, which explains why
Paris is regarded as the most visited destination in the world. Despite the heavy cost of the preservation of
such buildings, the revenue from tourism could actually pay the whole cost in a relatively short amount of time.

In conclusion, I maintain that governments should do everything in their power to preserve such historic
buildings as they can generate a source of income for local residents to make a living and attract more tourists
to come and see such buildings. Thus, it is clear that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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