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Casa de la Vall

Casa de la Vall was the former Parliament of Andorra also known as “Consell General”, this squire building has three parts that are marked as historical event that existed from 1580 with a typical of style. In 1902, the General Council bought this building from an individual who use it as a private property and his family was known as Busquet family on those days. The building is preserve as a historical and culture site, which has a unique interior with its originality that is preserved including; kitchen and rooms, the sala dels passos perdut and cupboard of the 7 keys.

Casa de la Vall is known for its unique design that are so attractive, and these can be seen right way from the main facade by seeing the present shield of Andorra; the previous shield was created on 14 century, some defense elements link the slits, the tower and the machicolations. The site is so attractive with well-designed landscape that is friendly and green environment with tradition elements like watchtower, a baptismal pyre, a cross and contemporary commemorative sculptures.

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Andorra la Vella

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