The 'ground zero' of the lightning strike that startled Palma
Residents in Calle Aragón in Palma were the epicentre of a very intense electrical storm that hit their rooftop on Sunday.
The power of the lightning that shook Palma is the equivalent of 21,600 washing machines!
On Monday many traffic lights in Palma did not work and some are still being repaired. Watch the video of the lightning.
Palma Cathedral new lights
A tourist takes a selfie with the Cathedral in the background.
Palma Cathedral new lights
In the centre of the photo, the mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez, flanked by Bishop Taltavull and the dean Teodoro Suau, along with other authorities.
Palma Cathedral new lights
The project incorporates 505 projectors around the Cathedral and the Almudaina.
Palma Cathedral new lights
The entire system has been replaced by LED technology which enhances the architectural elements of the temple and reproduces the original colour of the stone as faithfully as possible.
Palma Cathedral new lights
The exteriors of the monument gain in majesty and energy consumption.
What a sight! Let there be light at Palma Cathedral
A saving in energy consumption of around 40%.
Palma Cathedral new lights
The project for new lighting was first mooted some ten years ago.
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