Andorra's Historic Churches
Andorra's religious heritage is defined by its well-preserved Romanesque architecture, dating back to between the 9th and 12th centuries. This collection features the Church of St. Coloma, the country's oldest, alongside smaller chapels like Sant Andreu and Sant Vicenç d'Enclar. These structures are characterized by Lombard-style bell towers, granite masonry, and slate roofs, reflecting the traditional building techniques of the Pyrenees. Many sites are strategically positioned along ancient royal roads or on elevated hillsides overlooking the valley floor.
A Church of St. Coloma
The Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra is a church in Santa Coloma, Andorra la Vella Parish, Andorra, and is Andorra's oldest church.
B Església de Sant Romà dels Vilars
Església de Sant Romà dels Vilars is a church located in Els Vilars, Escaldes-Engordany Parish, Andorra.
C Sant Andreu
A small Romanesque chapel in Andorra la Vella, situated near the historic royal road. It features a simple rectangular floor plan and a semi-circular apse typical of the region’s medieval architecture.
Sant Vicenç d'Enclar
A 9th to 12th-century Romanesque church located on a hill overlooking Santa Coloma. It is notable for its rare circular bell tower and its historical role within a fortified medieval complex.
Església de Sant Pere Màrtir, Escaldes-Engordany
Església de Sant Pere Màrtir, Escaldes-Engordany is a church located in Escaldes–Engordany, Andorra.
Mare de Déu de les Neus
A small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, featuring traditional Pyrenean stone construction and religious significance within the local community.
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