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Naked Pillar in Bunyola: Why a Climbing Prank Is More Than an Accident

The Bunyola cross incident: a reminder of heritage risk during celebrations

A festival eve incident in Mallorca highlights heritage protection and safety concerns for local monuments.

Published: September 21, 2026
Naked Pillar in Bunyola: Why a Climbing Prank Is More Than an Accident

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What happened to the cross at Costa d’Estació in Bunyola during a festival eve?

In Bunyola, a young man climbed an old wayside cross at Costa d’Estació on the eve of a feast; during the fall he was injured and the cross was ripped from its pedestal, with the head missing. The morning after, the area was secured with barrier tape and the cross remained a visible symbol of the incident. The cross’s protection status as a heritage object was highlighted by the damage.

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