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VIDEO TOBOTRONC in LA RABASSA SKI RESORT - ANDORRA:
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MORE THAN 1.000 YEARS OF HISTORY:
More than a thousand years of history underlie the
architectural, cultural and popular heritage of Andorra. The Romanesque
treasures hidden in the Principality bear witness to its origins and
traditions. Here, art lives side-by-side with nature, traditional
culture, and modern artistic events.
Andorra is a synonym for Romanesque art. There are 40 churches in
its valleys, as well as medieval bridges. The most noteworthy churches
are Santa Coloma (Andorra la Vella, 9th and 10th centuries), one of the
oldest and one of the few with a circular bell-tower, which in this
case is from the 12th century, and the church of Sant Miquel
d’Engolasters (Escaldes-Engordany, 12th century), which has a 17.5m
bell tower. The wall paintings and baroque altarpieces of Sant Climent
de Pal (11th and 12th centuries) and those of the church of Sant Martí
de l Cortinada (12th century) in Ordino are also of great importance.
Other Romanesque marvels are the Crist en Majestat (12th century)
and the altarpiece (16th century) of the Church of Sant Joan de
Caselles (11th and 12th centuries) in Canillo. The Church of Sant Romà
de les Bons (12th century) in Encamp is another Romanesque jewel. Sant
Serni de Nagol, built into a rock and with 11th century wall paintings,
and the La Margineda bridge in Andorra la Vella, are also very
important.
The Casa de la Vall, the Santuari de Meritxell, and
the typical villages of Pal and Ordino are other sights not to be
missed. The Casa de la Vall, a traditional home of the nobility, with
Gothic frescoes reproducing scenes from the Passion of Christ, was
built at the end of the 16th century. This is now the seat of
Parliament, having until recently housed the Courts. The Meritxell
Sanctuary was rebuilt in 1976 by the architect Ricard Bofill, beside a
17th century church which was destroyed by fire.
The Motorcycle Museum
Andorra
is also noteworthy for its many museums. One of the most important
pieces of news in this area is the opening of the Motorcycle Museum in
Canillo. This new facility pays homage to this form of transport,
bringing together remarkable machines of all ages, from the beginning
of the twentieth century to today. The Museum Houses a dynamic
collection which will be increased over the course of time. More museums and traditional houses
At
the Escaldes-Engordany Art Centre, you can visit the museum of
Romanesque Art Models, displaying 30 monuments on a reduced scale, and
the Museu Viladomat, which has 250 works by the famous sculptor. The
old Reig tobacco factory in Sant Julià de Lòria houses the Tobacco
Museum. This is an outstanding display of the Andorran tobacco
tradition, explaining the most closely-guarded secrets of tobacco
manufacture in the 20th century.
The Museu Nacional de l’Automòbil at Encamp is a must for all motor
fans, with an extensive collection of 90 cars, 50 motorbikes and 100
bicycles from the period 1898 to 1998. In the same town, the Museu
Sacre de Sant Eulàlia has a collection of liturgical gold and silver
objects. In addition, Ordino has the Museu Siadristyi de la Miniatura,
the Museu Iconogràfic Sant Jordi i Cristianisme, an outstanding display
of religious art, and also the Museu Postal and the Museu del Pin,
located at Ansalonga (Ordino).
Finally, we recommend a visit to the old traditional houses: the
Casa Cristo, dating from 1885 (Encamp), the Casa Rull at Sispony (La
Massana), and the Casa d’Areny-Plandolit (Ordino), which are part of
the rural habitat trail. The last two are from the 17th century and can
be visited free of charge on the first Sunday of each month. The Farga
Rossell forge at La Massana is also a must. On the 18th May, the
Principality celebrates International Museums Day.
The land of a thousand fragrances
Discover the
essences of perfumes, create one of your own or explore a thousand
years of seduction and glamour at the recently-opened Museu del Perfum
Fundació Júlia Bonet. With this museum at Escaldes-Engordany, the
Principality of Andorra completes its cultural offer and becomes the
land of a thousand fragrances. This is a tribute to the commercial and
perfume traditions of a country with a total of 109 perfumeries in just
468 km².
Recreational and cultural trails for all
The
Principality of Andorra has a total of eleven routes. “El camí a
França” (the road to France) runs from the Meritxell Sanctuary to the
villages of Canillo. “Entre l’ahir I l’avui”, (between yesterday and
today), is a route to Encamp. “Les valls silencioses” (the silent
valleys) runs from Ordino to L’Arieja. The “Racons inoblidables”
(unforgettable places) goes to La Massana. “El cor que batega” (the
beating heart) is a route to Andorra la Vella and Santa Coloma. “Pas a
l’art” (the art path) runs from Sant Julià de Lòria to Aixovall, and
the “la font de cultura” (fountain of culture) is a route from
Escaldes-Engordany to Engolasters.
Some different trails look at iron, taking routes via the Farga
Rossell, the path from Arans to Llorts, to the Casa Areny-Plandolit and
Santa Martí de la Cortinada. On the road from Arans to Llorts are
contemporary sculptures showing the iron tradition in Andorra; and in
the village of Llorts itself are mines where the mineral was originally
mined. On the other hand, the rural habitat itinerary includes a visit
to three country homes, now converted into a museum, and also the sun
and shade route and lower areas in Escaldes-Engordany.
Andorran
literature and painting Albert Salvadó (El mestre de Kheops, Els ulls
d’Annibal and El punyal del sarraí), Antoni Morell (Set lletanies de
mort, La neu adversa), Joan Peruga (Últim estiu a Ordino, La república
invisible), and Josep Enric Dallerès, with a remarkable poetic opus,
are some of the best known Andorran writers. In the plastic arts, there
are names like Àngel Calvente, Judith Gaset, Carme Mas, Sergi Mas,
Francesc Galobardes, Carme Massana, Francisco Sánchez and Alfons
Valdés.
Classical music, jazz, dance and theatre
Music
plays an important role in Andorra, as can be seen by the range of
events held in the Principality. Particularly outstanding are the
Escaldes-Engordany Colors de Música Festival Season, which is held
throughout the year, and the International Narciso Yepes Festival which
takes place at the Andorran National Auditorium in Ordino in the
autumn. The tenor José Carreras and the International Ballet of
Cristina Hoyos have appeared at this festival.
Another international event is the Andorra la Vella music and dance
season, which stretches from November to May and has seen outstanding
performances from, among others, pianist Evgeny Kissin and Ainhoa
Arteta. In November, Escaldes-Engordany holds the Premi Principat
d’Andorra international piano competition, with the support of the
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Culture and Cooperation.
The musical tradition of this Pyrenean country is highlighted with
performances by the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica de Cambra d’Andorra and
the Cor Nacional dels Petits Cantors d’Andorra, the Principality’s best
exponents of classical music. When July comes, the districts of the
Principality of Andorra hold famous events, like concerts of jazz,
flamenco, Spanish pop and local modern music; the Montserrat Caballé
international song competition at Sant Julià de Lòria and La Seu
d’Urgell, the Celtic and Country Music Festival, the Trobada de Buners
bagpipe festival, folk dancing and dance exhibitions in August. Also
noteworthy for its high artistic quality is the theatre season in the
comuns of Sant Julià de Lória and Andorra la Vella that takes place
from October to January and from February to June. Finally, the comuns
of Ordino and Encamp organise the Dansand Contemporary Dance Season
during the months of May and June.
Esbarts, festivals and traditions
The
Marratxa (Sant Julià de Lòria), the Ball de Santa Anna
(Escaldes-Engordany), the Contrapàs (Andorra la Vella), the Ball de
Tarda (Sant Julià de Lòria) and Sardana are some of the traditional
dances of Andorran folklore. At Andorran festivals and other cultural
events, the Esbart Santa Anna, the Esbart San Romà and the Esbart
Lauredià interpret some of these typical dances and offer a spectacle
that reflects the uses and customs of mountain life and in which
international contemporary dance is combined.
There are many popular traditions and festivals coinciding with
celebrations of a religious nature and the natural cycles of the earth.
There is the Aplec de Canòlich in May, the Roser d’Ordino in July, the
Diada de Meritxell, celebrating the patron saint of Andorra, on 8th
September, and the Fira d’Andorra la Vella in October. There is also St
George’s Day on 23rd April, the Fira de Santa Llúcia in December, the
Festa de la Candelera at Canillo, Encamp carnival in February, and
Caramelles, traditional Easter songs, in March.
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There are many popular traditions and festivals coinciding with
celebrations of a religious nature and the natural cycles of the earth.
There is the Aplec de Canòlich in May, the Roser d’Ordino in July, the
Diada de Meritxell, celebrating the patron saint of Andorra, on 8th
September, and the Fira d’Andorra la Vella in October. There is also St
George’s Day on 23rd April, the Fira de Santa Llúcia in December, the
Festa de la Candelera at Canillo, Encamp carnival in February, and
Caramelles, traditional Easter songs, in March.
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Soldeu is old quarter still bears
signs of the traditional Pyrenean architectonic typology now lost in so
many other areas of the valley. Rural inns known as bordas, with
century-old beams, large farmhouses with great stone walls and narrow
window openings that recall a time when tourism was nothing but an entelechy
and the inhabitants of the parish of Canillo made a living in this high
part of the valley from working in the fields and tending cattle. The Romanesque church of Sant Bartomeu stands out in this historic complex. Those who want to care for and pamper their bodies after a good day s skiing can do so without needing to leave Soldeu, in the Sport Wellness Mountain Spa (see the section on spas). Another alternative is a horse ride. Organised by the Calbó Riding Centre (Tel. +376 870 540), at the entrance to the village. The nearby Vall d’Inclés, one of the best-preserved natural corners of the parish, offers visitors its most unspoilt areas and landscapes. Further information at the Soldeu Tourist Office, in the Cablecar square, Tel. +376 852 492, www.vdc.adSoldeu
is one of the most highly recommended areas of Grandvalira for young
people as it boasts an incredible nightlife. Most of the offer is based
around the main street, which joins the main road. Esquí-pub Piolets
(Tel. +376 871 787) is at the entrance to the village, in the basement
of the Ahotel Piolets Park & Spa; the premises are very large and
suitable for big parties (it plans a lot during the winter season) with
techno, dance and house music. On Tuesdays, it organises parties which
many of the ski instructors and resort staff attend (open from Sunday
to Thursday, from 5pm to 3am; Fridays and Saturdays, from 7pm to 4am). Numerous
other night-spots are grouped together in the centre of Soldeu, in the
basements of the Himalaia and Piolets & Spa Hotels: the Aspen Bar
(Tel. +376 851 974, open daily from 2pm until 2.30am) is an English pub
on two floors with plenty of beer and live music on Wednesdays and
Fridays; from 7pm to 11pm the second floor becomes a Tex-Mex
restaurant. On the same side of the road, Avalanche (Tel.
+376 878 515; open from 3.30pm to 3am) has the reputation of being one
of the reference spots for young people with its more international
atmosphere and live shows from 10.30pm onwards on Sundays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays. Next to it, and also with a very British
feel, there is the T-Bar. Iceberg (Tel.
+376 806 095) is right opposite, another of Soldeu s classic
nightspots, with live music and ski instructor parties every Tuesday;
on Fridays, karaoke, and on Wednesdays, from 9pm to midnight, happy
hour (two drinks for the price of one). On the street parallel to the
main road, in the old part of the village, there are two other
establishments that are a must: Fat Albert’s (Tel.
+376 851 765; open from 3.30pm to 3am) with one of the best atmospheres
in Soldeu, always very busy with its live music and the crowds of
people that meet there to dance, and the Pussycat (open from 7pm to 4am), on the first floor of the Cort del Popaire
restaurant, also in a traditional Andorran country inn, with disco
music and a very youthful mood. In the cable car building one finds The Villager, without a doubt the largest English pub in Grandvalira, with an area for drinks and a restaurant.
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