Andorra, an outstanding tourist destination in Europe

By admin at 11:12 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Andorra is a country that is located in Western Europe. This beautiful country has become one interesting tourist destination in Europe. It has a wealthy commercial center and many beautiful attractions that you should visit.

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The official language in Andorra is Catalan, but you will find numerous persons that speak different languages who are enjoying this beautiful country. Probably, most of them speak Spanish and French, but you will find English speaking persons, too.
There numerous ski resorts as well as great ski schools in Andorra. You can visit the Andorran Parliament, some valleys and many other places that you will enjoy.
You don’t have to worry about anything in this beautiful destination since there are great hotels in Andorra.
Remember that tourism in Europe is great!

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Top Attractions in Andorra: V. La Cortinada,Ordino

By admin at 6:35 am on Friday, April 20, 2007

This interesting town is home to the Church of Sant Marti and the restored mill wheels and sawmills of Mas d’en Sole. Originally dating from the Romanesque period, the Church houses part of a pictorial wall cycle from the end of the 12th century as well as an iconography dedicated to Sant Marti, the bishop of Tours. There are also four Baroque altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries and some very interesting furniture including a console and two benches decorated with intricate motifs. The mill wheel of Mas d’en Sole is an interesting restored 17th century industrial installation found on the outskirts of La Cortinada. Source:alltravelandorra.com

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Top Attractions in Andorra: IV. The Castle of Sant Vicenç d’Enclar

By admin at 5:43 am on Friday, April 20, 2007

Perched on a hilltop at an altitude of over 1126 meters, the Castle of Sant Vicenç d’Enclar overlooks the village of Santa Coloma. This medieval complex was built between the 9th and the 12th centuries and was the home of the Counts of Urgell. Visit the church, the necropolis and various ruins as well as the remains of the battlements and the stone guard walk. Source:alltravelandorra.com

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Top Attractions in Andorra: III. Caldea

By admin at 5:38 am on Friday, April 20, 2007

Caldea is one of Europe’s largest health spas, a futuristic architectural wonder situated in the heart of the Andorran mountains. There are over 6000 square meters of indoor and outdoor lagoons, saunas, jacuzzis, pools, Indo-Roman baths, cascades, bubble beds and much more. Fed by natural thermal springs, it is an essential part of any visit to Andorra, especially after a hard day’s fun in the snow. Source:alltravelandorra.com

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Top Attractions in Andorra: II. Santa Coloma Church

By admin at 5:32 am on Friday, April 20, 2007

The church at Santa Coloma is one of the oldest churches in Andorra. Originally built in the pre-Romanesque style, it has undergone various alterations over the centuries including the addition of a 12th century bell tower and a 17th century portico on the south wall. The Church has many interesting features including its 12th century wooden icon of Our Lady of Mercy. Unfortunately the splendid Romanesque frescoes of Andorra now lie in the Prussian State Cultural Museum in Berlin. Source:alltravelandorra.com

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Top Attractions in Andorra: I. Casa de la Vall

By admin at 5:07 am on Friday, April 20, 2007

Originally built as a 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.Source:alltravelandorra.com

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