Casa de la Vall

Casa de la Vall is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Andorra. It is open to visitors and is located in the center of Andorra la Vella's ancient town. The most essential aspects of its history, as well as the most fascinating aspects of its interior and exterior, are described here.

Casa de la Vall was erected as a manor home for the Busquets family in the late 16th century on a rocky outcropping overlooking the Valira Valley. It was bought by the Consell General, the Parliament of Andorra, in 1702, and served as its headquarters until 2011. It was the meeting place for representatives from the country's parishes, as well as the seat of justice. It had a comprehensive makeover in 1962 to improve its physical condition, give the building a sense of unity, and provide a better main session space. The Consell General relocated to a new building in Andorra la Vella in 2011.

Casa de la Vall has a number of unique rooms and surprises for guests, including a quadrangular floor plan and three galleries, which are typical of stately residences. The ground floor and two above floors make up the building's interior. On the outside, there's a plaza where you can see the dovecote and the building's façades, which are made of traditional lime and sandstone mortar. The main entrance contains granite keystones, and the gabled rooftop is made of slate. The square also has new sculptures commemorating some of Andorra's most important historical events, such as the signing of the Pariatge or the 1993 constitutional referendum.