Ibiza Cathedral Regains its Splendour After Restoration Works

Works on the organ, stained-glass windows, presbytery and roofs at the church in Dalt Vila have been completed

What does it consist of?

The Cathedral of Santa María in Ibiza following the execution of a full restoration project. The works have restored the organ, the stained-glass windows in the apse, the presbytery and the roofs. With an investment of over €1 million, the stability and heritage value of the church have been reinforced.

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PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Restoration and conservation of heritage elements in Ibiza Cathedral
LOCATION
Ibiza (Eivissa)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Consell Insular d'Eivissa
Entity that executes the project
Consell Insular d'Eivissa
Project code
ITSE2023-187
Total project amount
1.025.452 €
ITS granted amount
1.025.452 €
Executed amount
1.025.452 €
Call year
2023E
Budget implementation status
Executed
Purpose
Cultural heritage
Budget execution
Executed: 100%
Last updated
30.10.2024

The project

The Cathedral of Santa María, located in upper Dalt Vila, has undergone one of the most extensive restoration projects in recent years. Declared a Cultural Interest Asset and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the works have restored stability to the structure and enhanced artistic features that were in an advanced state of deterioration.

The organ is now working again after extensive repairs, while the five stained-glass windows in the apse have been reinforced to prevent them from coming loose. The presbytery has been reconfigured, restoring its pre-1830 layout, and the central nave has been widened to improve the architectural clarity of the space.

The roofs of the side chapels and the buttresses of the main façade have also been restored, replacing tiles and repairing walls that showed signs of breakage. This work ensures the safety of the church and makes it more weather-resistant.

The entire project had a total budget of €1,025,452, which was divided between the restoration of the presbytery and the stained-glass windows (€670,000), the restoration of the image of the patron saint, Mare de Déu de les Neus (€5,883) and the commissioning of the organ (€349,569). The result reinforces the Cathedral as a cultural and heritage landmark on the island, protects its historical value and reinforces its role as a hallmark of Ibiza’s identity.