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 STATUE OF BISHOP; ANDORRA
LA VELLA by matcrazy1
History of Andorra is strictly associated with Roman Catholic religion and even today, according to official statistics it's the most catholic state in Europe (over 90% of the total population). It's still divided into parishes (seven) and bishop's insignia are on national flag and coat of arms.
Tradition holds that Charlemagne (Charles the Great; the King of the Franks 768–814) granted a charter to the Andorran people in return for their fighting the Moors (the medieval Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula - today's Spain and Portugal, northern and western Africa). Overlordship of the territory passed to the local count of Urgell (the historical Catalan county) and eventually to the bishop of the diocese of Urgell. But the territory was disputed between the bishop and its northern French neighbour.
In 1278 (on September 8 - National Day in Andorra now) a paréage (a feudal treaty recognising joint sovereignty over a territory by two rulers, who were on an equal footing) was signed which provided that Andorra's sovereignty be shared between the French count of Foix (whose title would ultimately transfer to the French head of state) and the bishop of La Seu d'Urgell, in Catalonia, Spain. This gave the small principality its territory and political form.
During World War II, Andorra remained neutral and was an important smuggling route between Vichy France and Spain. Given its relative isolation, Andorra has existed outside the mainstream of European history, with few ties to countries other than France and Spain. In recent times, however, its thriving tourist industry along with developments in transportation and communication have removed the country from its isolation and its political system was thoroughly modernised in 1993, the year in which it finally became a member of the United Nations.
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 CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN,
ANDORRA LA VELLA by matcrazy1
The church is open for visitors only in July and August from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm. Other months it opens only for the holy service at 8 am and 7.30 pm on Mon. - Sat. and 8 am, 10.30 am, 12 am and 7.30 pm on Sunday and church holidays.
Leave a Comment Address: Plaça del Poble; Andorra la Vella; AndorraDirections: Go westwards the main street Avinguda Meritxell, pass by Placa Rebes (on the left) and turn first street left (Rambla Molines) to Plaça del Poble (Town Square), the church is on your right.Website: http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Andorra/photo355476.htm
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 I AT TOWN SQUARE (PLACA
DEL POBLE) by matcrazy1
The oldest part of the town called Barri Antic (Old Quarter) is located along western part of Avinguda Meritxell, west of Placa Rebes and father west. There is a longitudinal square closed for traffic in front of St. Stephen's Church (look up to see the bell tower). It's called Plaça del Poble (Plaza del Pueblo in Spanish) that means Town Square. The architecture and fasade decorations of some of the houses on the square are worth seeing. The square is also a popular local gathering place, especially in the evening. Most of the square is located on the roof of modern administrative buildings of the Andorra government. It's a place to relax and to amaze views over the huge mountains around. You can easily see telecommunication antenna installed on the white summit of the Pic de Carroi (2317m; 7602 ft). I even thought about climbing Pic de Carroi (4 hours up and down - follow the link below for details) for spectacular views over Andorra but I didn't due lack of time and shoes for climbing in snow. And I was too excited about the new country I was going to see that was Spain.
So, I walked a bit father west towards next valley town called Santa Coloma (see my off the beaten path) and soon came back to drive to Spain.
Leave a Comment Address: Plaça del Poble; Andorra la Vella, AndorraDirections: Go westwards the main street Avinguda Meritxell, pass by Placa Rebes (on the left) and turn first street left (Rambla Molines) to Plaça del Poble (Town Square).Website: http://carroi.andorramania.com
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 cALDEA by trotador
It has indoor lagoon (huge) and outside area where sometimes you are in the water while is snowing.
For the price of EUR 30 you get the admission for three hours to the jacuzzies, waterbeds, aztec bads, saunas and so on...
It has restaurant, bar, massages area, beauty, shoping area.
It is open from around 9 AM to 11PM.
I do not really like the place because I do not like to touch some people when I nude, I mean, with my swimsuit. When I go to these places to relax I like to relax and do not wait in line to use any area.
If you go during the weekend think the place will be totally FULL.
The building is fantastic, it is made with thousand of crystals and metal. Leave a Comment
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 The House of the Valley by LanaFromRigaLeave a Comment
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 Andrei preparing for
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 Saint Esteban's Church by LanaFromRigaLeave a Comment
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 Caldea in the background by orlikins
It contains spas (you can choose from various scents for your spa) and offers loads of hydromassage & beauty treatments - girly heaven :) Leave a Comment
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 by Zoe_bcn
But Andorra is known also because of all the artistic events (music, theather and exhibitions.
In june take place the INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (Escaldes-Engordany) Leave a Comment
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