The Estarell bridge reminds us of a Romanesque style bridge with a single arch; park the vehicle and cross to the other side of the river over the bridge.
Os de Civís, also called Aós de Civís, is a decentralized municipal entity of the municipality of Valles del Valira (comarca of Alto Urgel, Catalonia, Spain). It had 74 inhabitants. The locality is an example of periclave. Os de Civís can only be reached by road from San Julián de Loria, in the territory of Andorra, and the direct communication with the rest of the municipality, which is located on the Catalan side of the Valira river, is through the Coll de Conflent, 2150 m above sea level.
It is a very nice village and, at the same time, very little touristic. It belongs to the parish of Ordino and is on the road that connects the Tristaina lakes with the northern part of the Valira river. You will also have the opportunity to explore the "Ruta del Ferro". It will take you a few hours to do it, but it is a very cool experience for the whole family. You will visit the most emblematic places that were part of the production process.
The Mirador Roc del Quer offers a spectacular panoramic view and vertigo sensations. The tourist attraction of the Comú de Canillo was inaugurated in July 2016. If it was already one of the enclaves with the most splendid views of the valleys of Montaup and Valira d'Orient, from Soldeu to Encamp, its remodeling made it time to recover its tourist interest thanks to the incorporation of a vacuum platform. It is the first of these characteristics installed in the Pyrenees. To experience the sensation of a 500-meter free fall promises to turn the Roc del Quer viewpoint into another of Andorra's scenic points of interest. The 20-meter long platform, of which about 12 meters run into the void, has been designed by the Enginesa de Andorra studio. The iron sculpture with the figure of a man sitting on the beam at the edge of the abyss stands out from the viewpoint.
Mirador del Toll Bullidor is an easy trail of 1km more or less, 30 min. linear route, with some descents and ascents that runs through the natural environment of the parish of Canillo. The route starts from the Molleres bridge, a few meters from the Meritxell traffic circle towards Canillo. We will find a fountain next to some stairs, from this point we will take the path signposted to the Toll Bullidor with an indicative panel, taking the detour to the left and passing under the bridge of the Molletes there is a small open field to leave the car. We will begin the walk through an idyllic setting and reach the first viewpoint, from where we can see the beautiful village of Meritxell and the Sanctuary. We will continue the path always parallel to the river until we reach some stairs that go down with chains that help you to go down or up, as the slope is steep. In a few minutes we see the viewpoint, which is suspended in the air, just go down some metal stairs to get down from where you can see spectacular views of the waterfall of Toll Bullidor.
Since March 2017, the new Carmen Thyssen Andorra Museum has been a must-see gallery for lovers of the best art, especially painting from the 19th and 20th centuries. This museum occupies a total of 500 m2, of which 250 m2 are dedicated to the large exhibition hall. The entire surface is perfectly accessible and is equipped with the latest technical advances in museum matters. In this sense, new technologies play a fundamental role: thanks to the touch screens, the visitor will be able to interact directly with the work, enjoying different information and points of view. The exhibitions of the Carmen Thyssen Andorra Museum show some of the best works from Carmen Thyssen's private collection. From its headquarters in Madrid and from other artistic spaces it owns, pieces by masters of the 19th and 20th centuries reach Andorra, representatives of the main currents of their times: French Impressionism, North American Impressionism, Catalan Modernism, Fauvism, Cubism, German expressionism, North American hyperrealism ... Among them we can find the Mata Mua, the work of the master Paul Gauguin. Finally, the center also has works from the 16th century.
Since 2007, Molines Patrimonis has financed a dozen excavation campaigns at the Roureda de la Margineda, which have uncovered one of the most important medieval sites documented in the Principality and one of the most important in the southern Pyrenees. The excavations were carried out on land belonging to the Cardelús-Mestre family. During the different excavation campaigns, thousands of objects from the Middle Ages have been recovered, mainly pottery, iron and bronze, which have allowed us to discover what life was like for our ancestors. All these findings have forced us to reconsider some essential aspects of the medieval history of Andorra. In the summer of 2012, the Margineda site opened its doors to the public in order to offer a "journey to the heart of Andorra's history".
The Incles Valley is one of the privileged natural places that Andorra offers to the visitor. It is located between the towns of El Tarter and Canillo, and its characteristic u-shape indicates its glacial origin. The pastures and several scattered huts accompany the visitor until they reach the bottom of the valley, always surrounded by abundant flora and fauna. All year round the valley offers something to discover: * In June, with the snow already melted, the best time to visit begins. * Spring allows to attend the awakening of nature. * Summer shows the landscape, flora and fauna in all their splendor. * Autumn is the time of color changes, which transform meadows and forests into a chromatic spectacle of great beauty and attractive landscape. * Finally, the harshness of the winter weather elements is felt and the snow covers the valley. * In summer, the busiest season in the Incles Valley, access to vehicles is closed to preserve its tranquility. From mid-June to early September, visitors can take the electric train, which runs to the bottom of the valley uninterruptedly from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are sold at the information booth, next to the access car park. The Incles Valley is a very rich ecosystem available to anyone who wants to come and enjoy it with tranquility and safety. Always with the respect and attention that the mountain wants and needs, because the natural heritage is a treasure to be safeguarded by all.
The Castellar bridge, near the ski resort of Arcalís, is the starting point, a few meters away is the Castellar hut. It is a mountain hut at 1,867 m altitude, located on the right side of the Tristaina river. The path continues parallel to the dry stone wall until you reach the river Comís Vell, parallel to the river we will gain height, until we find a first wooden bridge, we will not cross it, we will continue gaining height until we reach a second bridge and a beautiful waterfall. Cross the wooden bridge, a few meters above, another smaller waterfall. Then we will move away from the river leaving behind the black pine forest, we will gain height until you reach an esplanade, a few meters there is at the junction of the path of Esbalçat. The path of the Esbalçat lake continues northward a hundred meters, all turning left and we will make a great diagonal under the rock. Before reaching the lake, the path will be marked by a steep slope, taking detours we will reach the lonely pond of Esbalçat. We will return by the same way. Data of the route * Starting point: Cabana del Castellar (1.867 m). * Difficulty: Medium * Difficulty level: +/- 445 m * Distance: 4.9 km * Duration: 2 h 45 min. * Dangerous pass: No * Water: Yes * Type of trail: yellow points.
Built in the XII century and with extensions in the XVII and XVIII centuries, it preserves the mural paintings made by the Maestro de la Cortinada (end of the XII century). In the Baroque period the church was enlarged, the orientation of the nave was changed and the new high altar was decorated with a 17th century polychrome wooden altarpiece dedicated to the patron saint of the church. The side chapels also show baroque altarpieces dedicated to the Virgin, San Antonio Abad and the Virgin of the Rosary. The wrought iron railings, the 17th century wooden furniture and the carillon or the confessional are other important elements of the church. 360º https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&z=17&sll=42.576663,1.517776&cid=17465761713349019893&panoid=QvR2y_6I1TIAAAQfCNdNHQ&cbp=13,346.63743522688452,,0,0&ved=0CAwQ2wU&sa=X&ei=i7LPU-SHG8ae8QPO8oGYBw&gl=US&hl=es
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