Santa Coloma d'Andorra

Santa Coloma of Andorra ( abbreviated as Santa Coloma ) is an Andorran town in the parish of Andorra la Vella.

Santa Coloma is located about two kilometers from the capital, Andorra la Vella, close to the Gran Valira.

Attractions

The place is home to a historic church, which is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 22 February 1999. Since 2014, this church is on the Andorran 10 -, 20 - and mapped 50-cent euro coin.

This pre-Romanesque building dates from the 10th century. In the 12th century, a Lombard bell tower was added. The building houses Roman wall paintings from the 12th century by the hand of the master of Santa Coloma. Also, the image of the Virgin del Remei, which was created in 1200, and the Baroque altarpiece from the 18th century polychrome wood, which is dedicated to the Holy Coloma, the patron saint of the church, are listed works.