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Cable theft at Palma Cathedral: How vulnerable is the nighttime illumination?

Why Palma Cathedral’s Night Lighting Was Interrupted

Cable theft or damage on a side wall caused part of Palma Cathedral’s exterior lighting to go out temporarily.

Published: April 22, 2026
Cable theft at Palma Cathedral: How vulnerable is the nighttime illumination?

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Why did part of Palma Cathedral’s lighting go out at night?

Several exterior cables on a side wall of Palma Cathedral were torn off during the night, which temporarily cut power to a large part of the exterior lighting. The main façade stayed lit, but the incident exposed how vulnerable older lighting installations can be in a busy historic area.

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