Andorra Opens Parliament and Casa de la Vall for Constitution Day Festivities

Casa de la Vall and the Consell General opened their doors to the public on Friday for Constitution Day celebrations, continuing through Sunday and drawing families, schoolchildren, and tourists to explore Andorra's parliamentary heritage.

The first day focused heavily on children, who joined workshops and tours at the Consell General. Groups of school pupils visited the hemicycle—complete with figures for "being a conseller general"—and took part in hands-on activities in the lobby. Under the guidance of monitors and Subsíndica Sandra Codina, they painted hats in the national colors and folded origami containing historical facts and quizzes on Andorran identity. The morning wrapped up with a shared snack, emphasizing a pedagogical approach to connect young visitors with the institutions.

Codina hosted the children and expressed satisfaction with turnout at the newly restored Casa de la Vall: strong local participation alongside tourists from Valencia and Sweden. The site's subtle renovation, completed since last year's open days, has renewed interest, with free access available until Sunday; entry fees resume Monday.

At the Consell General, generally more restricted, visitors toured the first and second floors, including the offices of the síndic general and subsíndica, meeting rooms for parliamentary group leaders and the general secretariat, and the hemicycle's inviting rostrum. A standout feature remains the framed Andorran flag donated by NASA, bearing a rocket instead of the traditional mitre after flying on an Apollo Moon mission.

Visitors shared enthusiasm. A Valencian tourist, in Andorra for Caldea, spotted the event in a café and called it ideal for discovering local institutions. A Barcelona couple traveled specifically for the Consell General, having toured Casa de la Vall multiple times—including when it housed a prison below—and enjoy parliamentary chambers abroad. Local mothers brought children to demonstrate how the buildings operate.

Traffic built through Friday afternoon, with Saturday set as the highlight: morning events including a traditional session, reception, and aperitif, followed by open access. Sunday morning concludes the three-day program.