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Hidden Air-Raid Shelter beneath Palma Schoolyard to Become Part of Lessons

An Air-Raid Shelter Beneath a Palma Schoolyard

A Civil War-era shelter was uncovered at IES Ses Estacions in Palma and will be used in history teaching.

Published: April 22, 2026
Hidden Air-Raid Shelter beneath Palma Schoolyard to Become Part of Lessons

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Why is there an air-raid shelter under a schoolyard in Palma?

The shelter dates back to the Spanish Civil War, when protective underground spaces were built in many parts of Palma. It was uncovered during construction work at IES Ses Estacions near Plaça d'Espanya. The discovery shows how much wartime history is still hidden beneath the city.

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