The island institution commissioned a report on the structure and foundations of the building, which was in danger after years of neglect and inaction.

The Consell de Mallorca has begun urgent work to repair a wall in the interior courtyard of the Can Weyler manor house in Palma. After many years of neglect, the structure of the building, one of the greatest examples of a stately palace, was in danger and in need of intervention, as it was at risk of collapse.

Because of the dilapidated state of the building, the island institution commissioned a report on the structure and foundations of the manor house from the prestigious structural engineer and building rehabilitation specialist Robert Brufau, who has worked on the restoration of such important monuments as the Sagrada Familia and the Pedrera building in Barcelona, among others.

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The Consell de Mallorca begins the works before the restoration of the Can Weyler manor house

This report will now serve as a guide as to how to maintain the structure and reinforce the foundations of the Can Weyler manor house. Once the work to repair the courtyard wall has been completed, the project to consolidate the foundations of the building will begin.

The Minister of Finance and Public Function, Rafel Bosch, stated that ‘after years of inaction and neglect of Can Weyler, the current government team of the Consell de Mallorca has started work to strengthen the structure and improve the foundations of the building. In this way, the aim is to ensure the integrity of Palma’s historic manor house’.

The Can Weyler manor house is one of the greatest examples of a stately palace in Palma. Located on Carrer de la Pau, it dates from the first half of the 14th century and is an example of the mature phase of the local Gothic style. It is one of the oldest houses in the monumental centre of the city and its structure has undergone practically no changes or interventions, a fact that makes the manor house a unique asset that must be preserved.