Casa de la Vall, is located in the historic center of Andorra la Vella and is the most important and symbolic building in Andorra.
Built in 1580 as a residence by the Busquets family, this structure took on a central role in Andorran political life in 1702 by becoming the seat of the Consell General, the parliament of Andorra.
Parliamentary sessions, in the Casa de la Vall, were held until 2011 and then moved to a new building.
The building is divided between the ground floor and two upper floors.
The ground floor houses the Criminal Court, with original wooden furnishings and decorations.
On the first floor is a noble room with original frescoes dating back to the sixteenth century.
Also on the first floor is the hall of the unicameral Parliament composed of 28 members.
The second floor, the old attic, has been renovated and used as a multipurpose room.
Main façade depicts the coat of arms of the Busquets family and the traditional coat of arms of the Principality, with the motto: “Virtus, Unita, Fortior” (Virtue united is stronger).
The square is also home to recent sculptures depicting some of the most important episodes in Andorra’s history, such as the signing of the Pariatge or the constitutional referendum of 1993.
