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Barri Antic
The small Barri Antic, intrusively and artificially bisected by Avinguda Príncep Benlloch, was the heart of Andorra la Vella when the principality's capital was little more than a village. The narrow cobbled streets around Casa de la Vall are flanked by attractive stone houses.
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Casa de la Vall
Constructed in 1580 as a home for a wealthy family, it has served as Andorra's parliament building since 1702. Downstairs is El Tribunal de Corts, the country's one and only courtroom. The Sala del Consell, upstairs, has to be one of the cosiest parliament chambers in the world. L'Armari de les Set Claus (the Cupboard of the Seven Keys) once held Andorra's most important official documents.
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Església de Sant Esteve
Andorra la Vella's parish church, Església de Sant Esteve, these days aligned north-south, dates from the 11th century. Apart from the Romanesque apse on its eastern side, it's mainly modern and has little of interest apart from some wonderfully warm, glowing stained-glass windows.
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Plaça del Poble
Plaça del Poble 'People's Square', just south of Plaça de Rebés, occupies the roof of a modern government office building. Giving splendid views of the valley and mountains, it's a popular local gathering place, especially in the evening. The lift in the southeastern corner whisks you down to the car park below on Carrer del Prat de la Creu.
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