Església de Sant Esteve, Catholic church from 12th century in Andorra la Vella, Andorra.
Església de Sant Esteve is a Romanesque church from the 12th century in Andorra la Vella, distinguished by a semicircular apse adorned with Lombardian elements. The building stands at the entrance to the Old Town district and displays typical characteristics of Romanesque architecture with its stone details and compact structure.
The church was built in the 12th century, making it one of the earliest structures in the country. In 1940, architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch carried out significant renovations that reshaped the bell tower and added a new side entrance to the building.
The church is dedicated to Saint Stephen and serves as a defining landmark in the old city center with its straightforward Romanesque appearance. Visitors recognize it immediately by its distinctive semicircular apse and stone details that characterize the historic district.
The church is easily accessible via Meritxell Avenue or Prat de la Creu Street, with an elevator available to reach the Town Square nearby. Its location at the entrance to the Old Town district makes it convenient to visit as part of a walking tour through the historic center.
Inside the church, a painted wooden beam from the 12th century spans across the apse, originally supporting an ornate baldachin that no longer stands. This rare timber element remains one of the few surviving examples of medieval wooden craftsmanship in Andorra.
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