Things to Do at Casa de la Vall

Casa de la Vall, located in the heart of Andorra la Vella, stands as one of Europe's most significant parliamentary buildings and a testament to Andorra's unique political history. Built in 1580 as a private manor house, this stone fortress became the seat of Andorra's government in 1702 and served as the parliament building until 2011. The building represents over 700 years of democratic tradition and is considered the symbol of Andorran sovereignty and independence. This historic stone building showcases traditional Andorran architecture with its distinctive medieval features, including thick stone walls, wooden balconies, and a characteristic slate roof. As the former home of the Consell General (General Council), Casa de la Vall has witnessed centuries of political decisions that shaped the principality. Today, it operates as a museum and cultural center, offering visitors insight into Andorra's fascinating co-principality system and its journey from feudal origins to modern statehood.

Casa de la Vall is centrally located in Andorra la Vella's historic quarter on Carrer de la Vall, easily accessible on foot from most hotels and attractions in the city center. The building is about a 5-minute walk from Plaça del Poble and the main shopping district. Public buses stop nearby at various points along Avinguda Meritxell. For those driving, several paid parking areas are available within a few blocks, including Parking Ciutat and Parking Pyrénées. The landmark is also easily reached from the bus station (Estació Nacional d'Autobusos) with a pleasant 10-minute walk through the old town.