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Casa de la Vall

Casa de la Vall is a historic landmark in Andorra la Vella that formerly served as the parliamentary home of the General Council and now is.

Casa de la Vall is a historic landmark in Andorra la Vella, Andorra, that formerly served as the parliamentary home and now functions as a reserve parliamentary chamber for the General Council. The building underwent major renovations that modernized acoustics, added accessibility features like a lift and ramp, and restored original oak and lime finishes while preserving its historic appearance. It reopened to the public on December 23, 2025, attracting 5,012 visitors by April 2026, with peaks during Constitution Day events, aiming to surpass its 2024 record of 22,817 visitors. The General Council acquired a rare 1932 sketch of the building and hosts events there. Recent developments include landscaping tender launch targeting full opening in September 2026.

Key Points

  • Casa de la Vall is a historic landmark in Andorra that formerly served as the parliamentary home and now functions as a reserve parliamentary chamber.
  • The building underwent major renovations that modernized acoustics, added accessibility features like a lift and ramp, and restored original oak and lime finishes while preserving its historic appearance.
  • Casa de la Vall attracted 5,012 visitors since its December 23 reopening, with peaks during Constitution Day events, and aims to surpass its 2024 record of 22,817 visitors.
  • The site is closely associated with Andorra's General Council, which acquired a rare 1932 sketch of the building and hosts events there.
  • Casa de la Vall is located in Andorra la Vella and distinguishes from other sites by its role as the historic seat of the Consell General.

Timeline

  1. Landscaping Tender Launch

    General Council launched tender for final landscaping phase with €376,033 budget, targeting full opening in September.

  2. Post-Reopening Visitor Milestone

    Renovated site reported 5,012 visitors since reopening, peaking at 1,189 on Constitution Day.

  3. US Ambassador Visits During Anniversary

    US Ambassador visited Casa de la Vall during Constitution anniversary and signed the Golden Book.

  4. Acquisition of Historic Sketch

    General Council acquired a rare 1932 Joaquim Mir sketch of Casa de la Vall for €9,405, enriching its collection.

  5. Episcopal Co-Prince Tours Renovated Site

    Andorra's Episcopal Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat toured the restored building, examining frescoes and the hemicycle.

  6. Renovated Casa de la Vall Reopens to Public

    The renovated historic parliamentary seat reopened to the public with modern accessibility upgrades and free tours until Constitution Day.

  7. Casa de la Vall Inauguration After Restoration

    Casa de la Vall was inaugurated following restoration that returned it closer to its original appearance, with public reopening the next day.

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Also Known As

Casa de la Vall, La Casa de la Vall