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

How Palma Cathedral Can Stay Partly Lit After Damage

Palma Cathedral’s main façade can remain illuminated even when other exterior cables are damaged.

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

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Does Palma Cathedral still stay lit if part of the lighting system is damaged?

It can. During the recent incident, the main façade remained illuminated even though a large part of the side lighting went out, which suggests that the lighting system is divided into separate sections.

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