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Madrid vs Palma: Sa-Feixina, law and the dispute over memory — a reality check

How Palma Could Deal With Controversial Monuments

Context panels, education and documentation can be alternatives to simply removing disputed monuments in Palma.

Published: April 23, 2026
Madrid vs Palma: Sa-Feixina, law and the dispute over memory — a reality check

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How could Palma handle controversial monuments without simply removing them?

One option is contextualisation, such as explanatory panels, educational projects or a documented reconstruction if the original has to be stored. That allows Palma to keep historical material visible while making its political meaning clear. The idea is to avoid pretending the past is gone, while also avoiding uncritical display.

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