Andorra ~ Church of Sant Martí de Nagol~

... Nice view of a small Romanesque church located inside the cliff on one side, and overhanging the valley on the other... the church of Sant Martí de Nagol is mentioned for the first time in an old document from the year 1048... this small but fascinating church at an altitude of 1102 meters can only be accessed by crossing a steep path from the town of Nagol... seeing it clinging to the rock on a cliff high above the Valira valley is stunning... this postcard is with a stamp from the Spanish postal service... Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)  

Nagol is a population center in the Principality of Andorra located in the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria.

The semicircular apse is located on the north side and is also, to a large extent, embedded in the rock. Inside, the floor is cut directly on the rock and the presbytery is raised, taking advantage of the shape of the terrain. The church was restored at the beginning of the 80s, of the 20thC. 

Stamp:

Birds - Smoked Cotxa

(Issued 21-04-2023)

ANDORRA ~ Sant Serni de Nagol Church -

... A beautiful view of one of the many small Romanesqie jewels of the country... a small church made from rough stones... very picturesquely located on a hilltop, with unique and amazing views to the mountains and valleys of the Principality... built in medieval times and follows the typical architectural layout of the Romanesque churches of Andorra... it has a simple nave and a tall bell tower in front of the church... the inside is full of Romanesque style paintings and murals which the church is renowned for... tours of the church are available with prior consultation in the months of July and August but the church remains closed except for ceremonial times through the rest of the year... this postcard is with stamps from the Spanish postal service... Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta! 〤◕‿◕〤 

 The Iglesia de Sant Cerni de Nagol Church is located  in the town of Nagol, in Sant Julià de Lòria, 

The consecration document dates from 1055, a time when Lombard influence had not yet spread throughout Andorra, which explains the lack of any exterior decoration.

On its interior you’ll find the first pictorial sketches from the Romanesque in Andorra, which are impressive due to its religious, primary, and expressive character. The paintings represent several angelic silhouettes adorning the Agnus Dei. They are surrounded by important iconographies symbolising Good and Evil.

Stamps:

EUROPA Stamps - Poster Art 

(Issued 24-04-2003)

Personalities - Elida Amigo, 1935-2020

(Issued 23-09-2022)

ANDORRA ~ Pessons Cirque - Enchamp ~

... Beautiful nature view of one of the many high-mountain lakes... the spectacular Pessons cirque is the largest natural cirque of glacial origin of the Principality, and one of the biggest in the Pyrenees... a must see when hiking in the Andorran mountains... the place is very busy and popular due to its natural richness and easy access... it is surrounded by famous peaks such as the Pic de Pessons, the Pic de Ríbuls, the Montmalús... in this valley you will find places with magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters of its high mountain lakes... .this postcard is with stamps from the Spanish postal service... Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta!【ツ】 

The Cirque des Pessons is located in the southeast of the Principality of Andorra.  It is included in its entirety in the territory of the parish of Encamp located on the Valira d'Orient river.  

Seven summits between 2.500 and 2.800 metres height form a mountain semi-circle. Inside it, we find 20 ponds (25% out of the total number of ponds in Andorra)

© FISA - ESCUDO DE ORO, S.A. - Barcelona

Stamps:

Christmas 

(Issued 18-11-2020) 

Women of Andorra Carolina Plandolit i Pelati

(Issued 30-02-2020)

ANDORRA ~ The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley - UNESCO ~

... Lovely view nr2 of the only UNESCO site in Andorra... (l already got one sent by the French postal service)... a beautiful and well-preserved Valley in one of the smallest countries in the world... mainly because it is connected with the rest of Andorra only on foot by small paths, there are no roads, it stayed unchanged over the centuries... it is considered as a fantastic example of what’s known as a pastoral landscape... it reflects a rural way of life that was once common across much of Europe’s mountainous areas, but has almost vanished entirely.... its network of various hiking paths, numerous mountain huts and renovated shepherd cabins give the tourists a lot of options for discovering different picturesque routes... this isolated valley is recognised as a haven for rare or endangered wildlife... with great matching UNESCO stamp👍...Thanks a lot Josep&Assumpta! 乂❤‿❤乂

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The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a glacial valley in the southeast of Andorra, in the heart of the Pyrenees. It covers an area of 42.47 km², approximately 9% of the total area of Andorra. The Valley is consisting of craggy cliffs, wooded valleys, and high pastures. On three corners of the valley it is surrounded by mountain ridges. On the northern side, there is a slope that connects this valley to another valley: Valira Valley.

It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, with a small extension in 2006.

 Stamps:

Landscapes - Madriu Claror Perafita Valley 

(Issued 08-07-2017)

Artistic Heritage 

(Issued 28-11-2002)

ANDORRA ~ Tristaina Lakes ~

... Beautiful nature view of one of the many high-mountain lakes... Andorra is surrounded by nature...  more than 90% of the territory is free from urbanisation and there are 70 spectacular lakes... the Tristaina Lakes are some of the best known lakes in Andorra... the area around these lakes is a popular hiking destination... not only because there are many options to go for a swim or dip your feet in the water of one of the lakes or the little rivers that flow between the lakes... but also because it’s so accessible, and even though it’s quite an easy hike it is a very beautiful one... it is a circular trail that takes about 2 and a half hours with gentle ascents and descents...this postcard is with stamp from the Spanish postal service... Big Thanks Josep&Assumpta!(✿ ♥‿♥)

Andorra is a tiny, landlocked independent principality in the Pyrenees mountains, South Western Europe, between Spain and France. With its 468 km2 it is the largest of the 6 smallest states in Europe and the sixteenth-smallest nation in the world.

Tristaina' trio of  Lakes are located in the extreme north west of Andorra close to the main Pyrenees divide. The three lakes of the area are “Estanys de Tristaina”: estany Primer, estany de Més Amunt, and estany del Mig.

 Stamp:  

Tree Leaves - English Walnut  

(Issued 25-05-2018)

                                          

ANDORRA ~ Flag ~

... Nice flag view of the FOTW series... the flag was adopted in 1866... the design of the Andorran flag is related to the flags of France and Spain, who protect the independence of this small state... a flag of three bars is similar to that of the French Tricolour... the pattern of a wider middle stripe can be noted on the Spanish flag... the blue and red are also found on the French flag, with red and yellow also being the colours of the Catalan flag... and the arms of the old County of Foix (currently part of France)...  the motto in the coat of arms in the middle stripe Virtus Unita Fortior means "Strength United is Stronger"... Andorra is the the only country without its own postal system, they are operated by Spain and France... both have their own stamps and letter boxes... this one wth a great UNESCO stamp from the Spanish postal service... Big Thanks once more Josep & Assumpta!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Andorra is a small landlocked country, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains in southwestern Europe. between Spain and France.

The Principality of Andorra (with its 468 km2) is the largest of the 6 smallest states in Europe.

Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023m and the official language is Catalan.

Stamp:

The Fire Festivals of the Summer Solstice in the Pyrenees - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
(Issued 22-05-2018)

ANDORRA ~ Casa de la Vall ~

... A nice inside kitchen view of one of the oldest houses in Andorra, which used to be an old parliament, court and prison...  located in the middle of the historic part of the capital, Andorra la Vela... its history, beauty and political importance make Casa de la Vall one of the most symbolic monuments in the Principality... the building has maintained its interior as a parliament...  the house is open to the public with guided tours in several languages... Andorra is the the only country without its own postal system, they are operated by Spain (Correos) and France (La Poste)... both have their own stamps and mailboxes... Thanks a lot Joseph & Assumpta!! (✿ ♥‿♥) →  http://cartesipostalsdarreu.blogspot.com/

Casa de la Vall was built in the late 16thC as a manor house for the Busquets family on a rock overlooking the valley of the River Valira. In 1702, its purpose changed: it was acquired by the Consell General, the Parliament of Andorra, and used as its headquarters until 2011. The building was restored in 1962 and in 2011, the Consell General moved to a new building, also in Andorra la Vella.

On the north side is the kitchen with its impressive hearth in the very centre, where we get some idea of what the food was like, and also of how the political days were organized in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the traditional dress.

Stamps:

Natural Heritage
(Issued 27-03-2002)

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Montserrat Palau i Martí, 1916-2004
(Issued 08-11-2016)

ANDORRA ~ The church of Santa Coloma - The Church of Santa Joan de Caselles ~

... Beautiful picturesque views... both Romanesque churches are located in a valley with the mountains in the background... unique pieces of architecture that stood the test of time... Andorra is the the only country without its own postal system, they are operated by Spain (Correos) and France (La Poste)... both have their own stamps and mailboxes... Thanks a lot Josep and Assumpta for this lovely surprise from Spanish Post♥... with as extra bonus matching St Coloma's Church...❀◕ ‿ ◕❀ ➞http://cartesipostalsdarreu.blogspot.be/

Andorra is a tiny, landlocked independent principality in the Pyrenees mountains, South Western Europe. It the the sixth-smallest nation in Europe and the sixteenth-smallest nation in the world.

Santa Coloma Church built in pre-Romanesque, Lombardy style with a 12thC circular bell tower was built in the 8th-9th C. It is one of the oldest in the country. The Church of Santa Coloma is in the village of the same name, in the parish of Andorra la Vella.

The Church of Sant Joan de Caselles located in Canillo dates from the 11th-12th C and follows the architectural style of other Andorran Romanesque churches: it has a rectangular single nave with wooden ceiling, a semi-circular apse and Lombard-style belfry.

Since 1999 the church of Santa Coloma together with other nearby cultural landmarks are on the Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Stamps:

Animals in Art
(Issued 09-02-2016)

Christmas Stamps - St Coloma's Church.
(28-11-1979)

ANDORRA

...Nice "surprise" multiview postcard sent from a tiny country in Europe...it is a co-principality, the only one of its kind in the world...Andorra is in fact the only country without its own postal system, they are operated by Spain (Correos) and France (La Poste)...both have their own stamps and mailboxes...Spanish postboxes are red and the French ones are yellow...so my postcard  came from a red boxツ...Heel erg bedankt Josep and Assumpta !! (and congrats with your dutch(>‿♥) )

The Principality of Andorra is a small sovereign landlocked country nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, with only 15 countries smaller than its 468 sq. km. (181 sq. miles).

Created under a charter in 988, the present principality was formed in 1278. It is known as a principality as it is a monarchy headed by two Co-Princes – the Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell in Spain, and the President of France.

Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023 metres.The currency is the euro, though Andorra isn’t part of the EU. Catalan is the official language,

Stamps:

The 10th Anniversary of the Constitution
(Issued 14-03-2003)

Lady of Meritxell
(Issued 13-01-2015)

ANDORRA ~Map~

Sometimes you think you never will be able to get a written and stamped postcard from some "Hard-to-get" places and then you receive two within a few months.:D This time a beautiful map card... I'm getting more and more fond of mapcards, immeditately they show you lots of interesting facts about a country!! Thank you very much Fabienne!!

Great Europa stamp Forest 2011 (Spanish)

Andorra is a small landlocked country, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains, between Spain and France. The Principality of Andorra (with its 468 km2) is the largest of the 6 smallest states in Europe.Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023 metres and the official language is Catalan.