Casa de la Vall
Casa de la Vall
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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[ING]Casa de la Vall is the ancient seat of the General Council: Andorra'sparliament. The building is emblematic for its historicalignificance. In 1419, an inter-parochial organization known as the Land Council wasratified. This was subsequently to become the General Council of theValleys of Andorra.The house was built in 1580 by the Busquets family. It was acquiredin 1702 by the General Council. The layout of the building is quadrangular with three galleries, in the style of the country houses of Catalan noble families. The main facade has both the current coat of arms of Andorra and the old one (from after the 14th century) and some interesting defensive features: embrasure, tower and machicolations. The building was restored in 1962.The gardens have a dovecot tower, a boundary cross and contemporary commemorative sculptures.[ESP]La Casa de la Vall es la antigua sede del Consell General: el parlamento de Andorra. Se trata de un edificio emblematico por su significacion historica. En 1419 se ratifico una organizacion interparroquial,denominada Consell de la Terra, que se convirtio posteriormente en elConsell General de les Valls d'Andorra.La casa se construyo en 1580, pertenecia a la familia Busquets yfue adquirida en 1702 por el Consell General. El edificio es de plantacuadrangular con tres crujias, siguiendo la tipologia de las masias senoriales catalanas. En la fachada principal se exhibe el escudo actual de Andorra y el antiguo (posterior al siglo XIV) y destacan algunos elementos de defensa: canonera, torre y matacanes. El edificio se restauro en 1962.En los jardines encontrareis el palomar de la torre y esculturas conmemorativas contemporaneas.
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WilliamWillieWilson
Nashville, TN1,622 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a very short tour of the former parliament building used by the country of Andorra until 2011, one of the oldest parliament systems of any country in the world. The building dates to 1580 but wasn’t acquired by the government until 1702. The primitive kitchen used all the way up to 2011 is of interest. So is the conference room where many governmental decisions were made, and where one can see the four extra seats added to parliament while the building was still in use. You’ll peek at the cellar where livestock were kept, and executions even took place. I wouldn’t drive all the way from Barcelona for this 30-minute, four-room tour. But if you happen to be in Andorra, it’s a nice little stop to enjoy some Andorran history.
Written July 13, 2022
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Jessica B
Liverpool, UK41 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Be sure to take the free guided tour of the building. Although short, (it lasted less than half an hour) it was very informative, interesting and best of all: free!. You are taken through the old legislative and executive parliament rooms and down into the old court room. Look out for the "Wardrobe of the 7 Keys"; a beautiful piece of furniture of days gone by.
The guide was very patient and well informed and answered all the questions our group threw at her, including Andorra's inheritance laws, its relation with the EU and she even knew the capacity of the prison. Hats off to her. Without a doubt the highlight of my stay.
The guide was very patient and well informed and answered all the questions our group threw at her, including Andorra's inheritance laws, its relation with the EU and she even knew the capacity of the prison. Hats off to her. Without a doubt the highlight of my stay.
Written December 9, 2014
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EsterMC
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Feb 2015 • Friends
When friends are visiting this is the first place we take them. They always love it, regardless from which part of the world they come from. They find it interesting, historically wise and they love the architecture. It summarise the history and mentality of Andorra and Andorrans.
To me it's the most interesting building in Andorra.
To me it's the most interesting building in Andorra.
Written May 19, 2015
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Ellen
Berlin, Germany10 contributions
Sep 2019
Really old and beautifully designed with some history behind it. Our guide was excellent and he brought interesting insights about the little known country of Andorra.
Written January 24, 2020
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Steve Q
Toronto, Canada216 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
In a city dominated by shopping it was great to escape that part and get a feel for what old Andorra was like hundreds of years ago.
Written November 26, 2014
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Rimga
Vilnius, Lithuania625 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
This is landmark just because it is probably the smallest parliament in the world. During the night it was hard to find it. But during the day gladly we did it. It is really small. Looks like an average stone house, but has a charm. And because of the mountain landskape, looks astonishing.
If You are in Andora, You must see it.
There is a nice statue near the wall of this building and very nice square.
If You are in Andora, You must see it.
There is a nice statue near the wall of this building and very nice square.
Written October 8, 2012
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steve_vstheworld
Hafnarfjordur, Iceland391 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We had a great time at this attraction learning about Andorra’s very interesting history. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. It’s worth noting that you have to book in for a certain time slot for a tour, it’s not possible just to turn up and walk around the building. But it’s much better to do it this way anyway, as you’ll learn a lot more.
Written August 20, 2019
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Midz15
Toulouse, France521 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The Andorra's seat of parliament is a quick visit for those who are interested in understanding the history of Andorra. Situated at an elevation, this offers a great view of the city below. Good free wifi is available(helped me a lot).Entrance fee is 5euros with guided tour. Plan in advance for tour timings.
Written December 24, 2018
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,708 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I thought this big stone building, which dates back to 1580 when it went up as a family residence, was one of the prettiest structures that I saw in Andorra la Vella. And, as a history buff, I appreciated its significance in the city's past. Restored to look as it did in the 16th century, Casa de la Vall served as the seat of parliament from 1702 through 2011 when it moved to larger quarters.
Sculptures around the building commemorate important events in the country. Andorra's current coat of arms appears above the main entrance and the old coat of arms can be seen on the side. A huge open expanse stretches from the building to an overlook of the valley below. From there, I could look down at the tops of the heads of the 7 Poetes, a sculptural grouping that represents the seven Andorran parishes.
Inside, Casa de la Vall now serves as a museum. A tour is required and admission is 5 E. The building's interior was closed on Sunday, when I visited.
Sculptures around the building commemorate important events in the country. Andorra's current coat of arms appears above the main entrance and the old coat of arms can be seen on the side. A huge open expanse stretches from the building to an overlook of the valley below. From there, I could look down at the tops of the heads of the 7 Poetes, a sculptural grouping that represents the seven Andorran parishes.
Inside, Casa de la Vall now serves as a museum. A tour is required and admission is 5 E. The building's interior was closed on Sunday, when I visited.
Written May 11, 2018
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In-Yong H
London, UK658 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
You can only visit by guided tour and when we went, they only had a limited times for the English tour which meant we didn't get to take a look around. I'm sure it would have been very informative, but it would have been nicer if the tours were more frequent or if there was a self - guided option.
Written February 14, 2018
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All the reviews say English tours are available and to reserve a place, but I have gone to the website and can find no place
to make reservations.
Written August 29, 2017
Hi, all I know if you arrive there they will book you on the next English tour. I had only to wait about 30 minutes for the next one to begin.
Written November 16, 2017
Is there a boy's choir that performs during the day? Somewhere I heard there is a wonderful choir performing about 1PM daily.
Written March 25, 2015
No, this information is not correct. The Casa de la Vall, is the oldest parliament of Andorra.
Written March 31, 2015
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