France Submits Andorra's Co-Principality for UNESCO World Heritage Status
France has officially filed Andorra's candidacy for UNESCO listing, highlighting its unique medieval co-principality in the Pyrenees.
Key Points
- France files Andorra's UNESCO bid titled 'Material Testimonies of State-Building in the Pyrenees'.
- Transnational project involves Andorra, France, and Spain; review in 2027.
- Highlights Europe's only continuous medieval co-principality with two co-princes.
- Focuses on material, legal, and territorial features of exceptional universal value.
France has formally submitted Andorra's candidacy for UNESCO World Heritage listing, announcing the move through its culture minister, Rachida Dati, on Tuesday. The application, titled "Material Testimonies of State-Building in the Pyrenees: The Co-Principality of Andorra," will come before the World Heritage Committee for review in 2027.
The proposal marks a transnational effort involving Andorra, France, and Spain, with France handling the official filing in line with UNESCO procedures. Although driven by Andorra, the dossier highlights the co-principality's unique status as Europe's only continuously operating medieval institutional model, based on shared governance between its two co-princes.
Key elements in the submission include material, legal, and territorial features that have sustained this Pyrenean state over centuries. It emphasizes the system's exceptional universal value, citing its institutional balance and adaptability amid evolving regional dynamics in the Pyrenees.
Success would elevate international recognition of Andorra's co-principality and bolster its institutional profile on the global stage. The committee's decision remains pending, with evaluation set for 2027.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources: