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.