The Museum has a permanent exhibition of 121 motorcycles ranging from the late nineteenth century to the present day. The exhibition space of 900 m² distributed on a single floor and divided by sectors, allows visitors to make a comfortable and attractive tour. The Motorcycle Museum has unique pieces such as the Henry Capel Loft Holden of British origin, patented in 1896, and a Diamant of 1900 of French origin, both steam-powered. Also, an American Cleveland of 1915, with a markedly sporty design. More contemporary are the four raid motorcycles loaned by the five-time Dakar Rally winner on two wheels, Cyril Despres. You can also see a Solo Electra, manufactured by the Japanese brand Honda in 1968, which is the first to be manufactured with electric propulsion. The mythical Italian Vespa from the mid 50's; Bultaco and Montesa machines that made epoch in trial competitions; racing and street bikes, etc.. A whole range of models that have marked the evolution of two wheels and also of history, such as the 1940 BMW with sidecar, protagonist of World War II.
The exhibits are interactive and allow you to listen to the sounds of nature and discover its fragrances and aromas. In addition, the permanent exhibition of 2,104 meters will show you how the Pyrenees were formed and the climatological phenomena that have shaped its landscape. The center is located in the village of La Cortinada, in the parish of Ordino, in the old Masover House. Services: * Guided tour: duration 45 minutes. * Last visit: 45 minutes before closing time * Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French and English. * Maximum capacity: 50 people per visit. Space adapted for people with reduced mobility * Activities for school children. * Activities for schoolchildren.
The Nicolai Siadristy Miniature Museum, located in the village of Ordino. The museum houses various microminiatures made of gold and other materials, which have to be observed with a magnifying glass or microscope, of this Ukrainian artist considered the best in the world in this discipline. The exhibition on the art of microminiature shows unique specimens handmade from noble materials such as gold and platinum, as well as common materials such as paper, fruit seeds or rice grains. The work of the Ukrainian Nikolai Siadristkyi shows his own vision of art in this art form.
The Rocks in the Street Museum is an urban itinerary that follows different explanatory panels located in the streets. The Museum Rocks in the street of Andorra la Vella is formed by various specimens of sedimentary rocks, magnificent and metamorphic as well as high quality fossils, originating in Andorra and accompanied by an explanatory panel.
The Areny-Plandolit House is one of the most emblematic museums in the country. The manor house dates from the eighteenth century, but most of the building's structures are from the mid-nineteenth century, a time of economic boom of the family thanks to the figure of Don Guillem d'Areny-Plandolit, third baron of Senaller and Gramenet. The dining rooms, the noble hall, the music room, the defense elements, the cellars, the library or the chapel reflect the differences with the rest of the Andorran society. The house was inhabited until the fifties of the twentieth century, and in 1972 the Consell General bought it to convert it into a museum, which opened in 1984.
The exhibition rooms are located on the ground floor of the FEDA hydroelectric power station building. This power station entered into service in 1934 and even today remains the main source of electricity production in Andorra. The power station building is considered to form part of Andorran cultural heritage due to its granite architecture and to the fact that it symbolises the modernisation of the country. The museum is located in a key building that also houses the control and operations room, the nerve centre for electrical power in our country, where visitors can also see the turbines that generate electricity in action. At present, the museum space is divided into two parts, one housing a permanent exhibition, the other devoted to temporary exhibitions on different themes. The permanent section in the MW Museum presents a more educational and historical view of electricity, with an exhibition of objects related to its development and a second space explaining what electricity is, where it comes from and how it is generated. There is also a section devoted to a chronological history of electricity in Andorra since 1909. This area is completed by a room for educational experimentation, an interactive space where visitors can perform different experiments for themselves, and the engine room, an impressive facility that houses the hydro power station’s three generators.
Today it is a living example of Andorra's pre-industrial heritage. The Rossell Forge, completely restored and converted into an Iron Interpretation Center, will show you, through an audiovisual, how the process of transforming iron ore into ingots takes place and the importance of metallurgy in Andorra. At the end of the visit, you will also see how the water-powered hammer works and how ingots were produced in the past, all with period tools. You will also discover the tools and instruments used in the production process, such as the horn or the furnace, among others. * Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French and English. * Space adapted for people with reduced mobility.
The Perfume Museum is located on the second floor of the Júlia Center in Escaldes-Engordany. It offers you the opportunity to discover and immerse yourself in the fascinating universe of aromas and their creation. The history of perfumes and their bottles is not limited to an exclusively artistic analysis, but is framed within the social context of each historical moment: thus, they not only reflect the creative currents, but also show the needs, beliefs and tastes of society. The history of fragrances and cosmetics is a true reflection of the values, trends and social changes of the population. It also features the "Path of Smells", an urban olfactory itinerary through native aromatic plants.
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