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Andorra is a world famous shopping haven. Expect to pay at least 20% - 30% less than in France or Spain for electronic goods, cameras, cosmetics and alcohol. The long opening hours and sheer amount of shops are very conducive to spending!
We found a great walking and jogging place in Encamp, from the city we drive to the middle of the mountain, and then we must continuous by foot 3 km to the lake on the mountain. on the way we can see manything, such as the view of the snow mountain and the city in the valley, the nature around and 2 small waterfall with cold water.
Lets we go out from capital city, now we are in Encamp, this city in the valley like Andorra la Vella, and so many nature, art and old building we can fine it here. 1st we look at the Santa Eulàlia d'Encamp Church, the Romanesque parish church still preserves part of its original architecture. The building was extended and refurbished on several occasions during the 17th and 20th centuries. The 23-metre belfry is the tallest Lombard-style Romanesque tower in the country and was built after the church, towards the second half of the 11th century.
This church located just in the center shopping area, busy with all the cars passing and people around for shopping.This church was designed by the architect Josep Danés and dedicated to fullers. It is testimony to the importance of the textiles sector to the parish. Construction was begun in 1956. It is thought that the main altarpiece was paid for with a contribution from the Association of Fullers and Weavers. The church, which is in the neo-Romanesque style with a bell tower, is built from large pieces of granite.On the façade reliefs by the sculptor Sergi Mas depicting the Beatitudes can be seen and, underneath the portico, there are ceramics by the same artist. There is also an Immaculate Virgin by the sculptor Josep Viladomat, who also created the Piety that is kept inside the church. On 4 June 1981, Bishop Joan Martí Alanis baptised the church’s three bells: Maria, Anna and...
This building located in the old town of capital city.Originally built as a wealthy family home in 1580, Casa de la Vall was bought by the General Council in 1702 and is now the seat of the Andorran Parliament. Situated in the old heart of Andorra la Vella, its architecture includes both civil and military elements. Inside there is an interesting cupboard with seven keys which once held the most important national documents. The cupboard could only be opened by the simultaneous presence of councillors from each of the seven constituencies in the country. There is also a dormitory and a kitchen with magnificent 16th century murals. The Sala de la Justicia is the only courtroom in the whole country and the Sala del Consell is where the parliament still assembles.
The church is located in the old town of the capital with its examples of traditional architecture and unique architectural features in granite. A building with Romanesque origins ( 12th century) having undergone major alterations in the 20th century. The Romanesque semicircular apse has been preserved which showed Romanesque mural paintings that are presently shared between the National Art Museum of Catalonia and two private collections.
Areny-Plandolit Museum - this is a lovely little place I first visited about 10 years ago and ended spending the evening with the rather attractive curator who introduced me to real Andorran nightlife. I suspect she has moved on since !This somewhat flowery prose is not mine (I've not gone soft) but comes from the Museum's websit :This museum presents an authentic voyage into the past. The house recreates the different generations of the Areny-Plandolit family. More than three centuries of history are present, with the preservation of all sorts of period details and objects. The keystone of the doorway dates from 1633, but the most ancient part of the building is a beam from 1613. At the museum, you can see objects of ethnographic value and many of the daily tools used in Andorra during the 18th and 19th centuries. A photographic laboratory from the turn of the century is also reproduced...
Ordino is a fantastic Andorran town that has retained its charm and character. Most of the buildings are made from the lovely local stone and the town is near skifields and tons of walking tracks.The town itself has enough cafes, bars and shops to keep you amused and there are quite a few local sights to take in. Good hotel accommodation choice is everywhere and most things are way less than what you pay in France and Spain.
For the ski lovers, Andorra allows adding the pleasure of sport with a great shopping activity. Ski is not exactly my family's sport (neither shopping! - Fernanda apart), so Andorra was only a quick curiosity for a couple of times
If we briefly consider the strongest points of Andorra we can sum them up in the following thing to do tips, as a general view of the whole country, paying more attention of what to do in the different city pages.In my opinion, the main features are its snowed landscapes. You can enjoy dozens of ski resorts with full of activities, like alpin ski, guided strolls, construction of igloos, etc.
Eureka Hotel Andorra la Vella
1 Review and 27 Opinions I am sorry, I do not have/find any Eureka pic, but do not worry, it is ok I can describe it in few...
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Parma Hotel Pas de la Casa
1 Review and 13 Opinions My friends, passionate skiers, following my suggestion went to Andorra for skiing in February 2006....
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Q: Hi all We need to go to Andorra (Grandvalira resort) from the hotel in Barcelona on March 2 We are 3 people What is the best...
A: By googling the route I found that there are buses, it is a 4 hour journey.
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