Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra
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Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra - by Mario Martin on Google
Description
The Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra is the oldest church in the Principality of Andorra. The pre-Romanesque nave dates from the 8th century and the Lombard bell tower was built in the 12th with murals painted by the Master of Sant Coloma (most of those were removed and are now in the Andorran Government Exhibition Hall). Besides the characteristic stone construction and the few remaining murals, highlights include a polychrome wood carving of the Virgin of the Remedy and an 18th-century Baroque altarpiece dedicated to Santa Coloma, the church’s patron saint.
Access & Transport
Address: Carrer Major, Santa Coloma The church is 4km southwest of Andorra la Vella just off the main CG-1 road
Instructions & Recommendations
Guided visits are available with prior appointment for an extra 1,50 € per person We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the country's capital: Andorra La Vella
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral (no carbon footprint). Positive from a social perspective as it helps preserve the region's cultural and architectural heritages
Conclusion
This small church, when combined with the Espai Columba museum across the road, is without a doubt one of the cultural highlights of the Principality. It is a quick but interesting visit on the way to / from Andorra la Vella.
Key positive
Well preserved structure
Within the local bus system "catchment area"
Key negative
Very small and most murals are no longer there
Suitability
The museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility but not the interior of the church (although the exterior still warrants a look around)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
March 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 14:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 14:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 14:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 14:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 14:00
SUNDAY11:00 - 14:00
MONDAY -
TUESDAY15:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY15:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY15:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY15:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY15:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY -