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Sant Joan de Caselles Church

Avinguda Sant Joan de Caselles, Canillo, Canillo

Description

Sant Joan de Caselles is a 11-12th century Romanesque church located in the parish of Canillo, at the centre of the Principality of Andorra. Unusually, the bell tower is separated from the nave which has a wooden roof. The highlights are the 16th century altarpiece dedicated to St John the Evangelist and the mural painting of the crucifixion surrounding the 12th century Romanesque stucco Christ in Majesty

Access & Transport

The church is located right next to the main road CG-2 just outside of Canillo, heading towards El Tarter.

Instructions & Recommendations

Note that the church is only open to visitors from June 15th to September 15th and there is long afternoon break (13h to 16h).

Meta review

The church is well rated, but a lot of online reviewers have not had the chance to visit the interior and therefore consider it as rather ordinary. Those who have gone inside mostly highlight the ornate altarpiece and how practical the parking next to it is (!)

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral (no carbon footprint). Positive from a social perspective as it helps preserve the region's cultural and architectural heritages

Conclusion

Sant Joan de Caselles is considered one of Andorra's main churches and is certainly worth a quick visit on the way to another regional highlight but, unless you are a religious art buff, we would not advise to make a significant detour for it - especially considering the opening hours are quite limited.

Key positive

Photogenic building

Right next to the main road

Key negative

None

Suitability

Wheelchair users will not be able to enter without assistance, but they can get very close and enjoy the exterior architecture

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Jun, 15

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 13:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 13:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 13:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 13:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 13:00

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY16:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY16:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY16:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY16:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY16:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Sep, 16

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

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Pricing
Free

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