... 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!! (✿ ♥‿♥) →
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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)
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