Centre historic: CG1 - PK 1+120 (Rotonda de Casadet) - 1.001 metres
Andorra la Vella straddles the Valira River in central Andorra, where a narrow Pyrenean valley has concentrated the country’s government, commerce and main roads. The capital is framed by steep mountain slopes, while busy avenues form a continuous urban corridor with neighbouring Escaldes-Engordany. Casa de la Vall, a 16th-century stone house, served as the seat of Andorra’s parliament from 1702 to 2011. Set between France and Spain, the city remains the national centre for public institutions, retail and services. Its compact core brings civic buildings, shops and pedestrian streets together in the high Pyrenees.
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The terrain of Andorra la Vella ranges from the floor of the Gran Valira valley in its centre to steep Pyrenean slopes around the parish, concentrating the capital’s streets and neighbourhoods in a narrow urban basin. As Andorra’s political and commercial centre, the city combines busy avenues with the stone lanes of the Barri Antic. Casa de la Vall, a late-16th-century house that served for centuries as the seat of the General Council, is among its most important historic buildings. The Gran Valira continues south towards the border with Spain, linking the city to the wider valley network. Explore additional webcams nearby to see how Andorra la Vella connects with the surrounding Pyrenean valleys.
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Among the countries of the eastern Pyrenees, Andorra stands out for its high mountain valleys and Catalan character. Set between France and Spain, this landlocked state is crossed by the Valira river system, whose valleys concentrate its towns, roads and much of everyday life. Catalan is the official language, and the capital, Andorra la Vella, brings together government, commerce and mountain access. In the east, the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a cultural landscape shaped over centuries by pastoral use. Winter sports are central to the national calendar, while hiking and cycling take over when the snow recedes. Browse additional webcams from the Pyrenean surroundings to extend your view of Andorra’s mountain valleys.
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