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Cracks in the La Seu Staircase: Who Really Protects Palma's Heart?

Cracks under La Seu staircase in Palma: what’s happening now

Investigations begin into a cavity beneath Palma’s La Seu staircase, with questions over past fixes and future protection.

Published: October 21, 2026
Cracks in the La Seu Staircase: Who Really Protects Palma's Heart?

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What’s happening with the cracks under Palma’s La Seu staircase?

Specialists have begun probing the historic stair complex between La Seu Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace. They found a cavity of several cubic meters beneath the heavily used approach, most likely caused by a leaking pipe. A gravel fill used as an interim fix has been criticized as insufficient, and longer-term measures are being planned.

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