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Overview

With its 468 sq km of tumbling valleys, Romanesque churches and sky-reaching peaks wedged between France and Spain, Andorra offers by far the best ski slopes and resort facilities in the entire Pyrenees. Once the snow melts, there's outstanding walking, ranging from easy strolls to demanding day hikes in the Principality's higher, more remote reaches, where you can wander for hours, almost alone.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Andorra, Andorra La Vella. Casa De La Vall - Government House.

    Casa de la Vall

    Andorra la Vella

    Constructed in 1580 as a home for a wealthy family, this graceful stone mansion served as Andorra's parliament building from 1702 until as recently as…

  • Església de Santa Coloma

    Andorra la Vella

    Mentioned in documents from the 9th century, this elegant pre-Romanesque church is Andorra's oldest. The slender 12th-century Lombard bell tower still…

  • Església de Sant Esteve

    Andorra la Vella

    These days aligned north–south, Andorra la Vella's parish church dates from the 12th century. Apart from some wonderfully warm, glowing stained-glass…

  • Barri Antic

    Andorra la Vella

    The small Barri Antic (intrusively and artificially bisected by Avinguda del Príncep Benlloch) was the heart of Andorra la Vella back when the…

  • Museu Nacional de l'Automòbil

    Andorra la Vella

    A trip to Andorra's National Automobile Museum will have classic revheads wishing they could take one of the 80 vintage cars or numerous antique…

  • Plaça del Poble

    Andorra la Vella

    Occupying the roof of a modern government office building, this square affords splendid views of the valley and mountains, and is a popular local…

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