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Casa de la Vall
Casa de la Vall Garden and Tower
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Casa de la Vall Garden and Tower
Casa de la Vall interior (Passos Perduts hall)
Casa de la Vall interior (The Chamber)
HISTORIC BUILDING
Casa de la Vall is one of the most important historical buildings in Andorra la Vella Old Town. The stone manor house served as the seat of Andorra’s parliament for more than 300 years and remains one of the best places to understand the country’s political history.
The building dates from the late 16th century and has the appearance of a small fortified residence, with thick stone walls, a slate roof, narrow windows, and defensive features. The Consell General bought the house in 1701 and moved into it in 1702. Parliament remained here until 2011, when it moved to a modern building nearby.
A guided visit takes you through several rooms connected with Andorra’s government, justice system, and daily political life. The building is quite small, so the visit is easy to combine with the rest of Andorra la Vella Old Town.
The Council Chamber was the main meeting room of the Consell General, Andorra’s parliament. It remained the centre of parliamentary life until the move to the new parliament building in 2011.
The room still preserves important details connected with the country’s political traditions, including the old council seating and symbols of the Andorran institutions.
The ground floor contains the historic Tribunal de Corts, or criminal courtroom. Casa de la Vall was not only a parliament building. For many years, government, administration, and justice were all carried out under the same roof.
This famous wooden cabinet was used to store the most important documents of Andorra. It required seven keys — one from each parish — to open it.
Casa de la Vall was originally a noble family home. Its traditional Pyrenean architecture includes stone walls, a slate roof, wooden details, and defensive elements.
The building has changed over time, especially during a major renovation in 1962, but much of its historic character remains visible.
Take a few minutes to walk around the outside of the building after the tour.
The garden area gives you a better view of Casa de la Vall’s stone walls and tower. You can also see several sculptures and monuments connected with important moments in Andorran history.
Casa de la Vall is open for guided visits. Advance reservation is required, so it is best to arrange your visit before arriving. The official guided tour lasts around 30 minutes.
Free admission is available for some groups, including children under 10 and several other categories listed by the museum. The site also closes on several public holidays during the year.
Because opening times can change, check the official website before your visit.
Official Casa de la Vall Website
The building stands in the heart of the old town, a compact and walkable area.
Yes. Casa de la Vall is one of the most important historic attractions in Andorra.
It served as the seat of the Consell General from 1702 until 2011, making it closely connected with more than three centuries of Andorran political life. The building is also small enough that you can see it without using a large part of your day.
For first-time visitors to Andorra la Vella, it works particularly well as part of a walk through the Old Town.
A full visit usually takes 30–45 minutes.
Yes, especially for families interested in history. However, it is a historic building with stairs and a traditional interior, so it may be less interesting for very young children.
Guided visits can be booked in different languages. Check English availability for your preferred date and time when reserving.
No. Casa de la Vall is currently not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The building dates from the late 16th century. A shield above the main door carries the date 1580.
