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Casa de la Vall

The Casa de la Vall (House of the Valley) is the seat of the General Council: Andorra’s parliament. It is a building that is emblematic because of its historical significance. In 1419 an inter-parish organisation, known as the Council of the Land, was formed; it later became the General Council of the Valleys of Andorra.

The house was built in 1580, when it belonged to the Busquets family and was acquired by the General Council in 1702. The building has a square floor plan and has three galleries, in the typical style of the farmhouses of Catalan noble families. The current and previous (pre-fourteenth century) coats of arms of Andorra are displayed on the main façade and some defensive elements are worthy of note: embrasure, tower and machicolations. The building was restored in 1962.

In the gardens we find the tower dovecote, a baptismal font, a creu de terme (a large stone cross on top of a pillar, typical of the region) and contemporary commemorative sculptures.

  • Opening:
    • From May To October: From 10h to 14h, and from 15h. to 18h. weekly holiday: Sunday afternoon and Monday.
    • From November to April: From 10h. to 14h., and from 15h. to 18h. weekly holiday: Sunday and Monday.
  • The museum is closed on 1 and 6 January, 14 March, 8 September and the 25, 26 and 31 December, as well as any days on which sessions of the General Council are taking place. For more information about opening hours on any other public holidays, call (+376) 839 760.


Services and activities:
Guided tour obligatory and must be booked in advance.

Prices:
Free entry

Information:

Tel.: (+ 376) 829 129
e-mail: guies_casa_de_la_vall@govern.ad
Website: www.museus.ad

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