Església de Sant Miquel d'Engolasters, Romanesque church in Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra.
The church features a rectangular nave with a semicircular apse, complemented by a 17-meter-tall bell tower with double-arched windows.
Construction of Sant Miquel d'Engolasters dates back to the early 12th century, marking a significant period of religious architecture in Andorra.
The interior walls display reproductions of 12th-century murals depicting Christ in Majesty, while the originals are preserved in Barcelona's National Art Museum.
The church stands at 1504 meters elevation, accessible via the CG-2 road from Escaldes-Engordany by following signs to Engolasters Lake.
The bell tower contains carved stone heads under the highest level arch and displays a notable size disproportion compared to the main church structure.
Location: Escaldes-Engordany
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,504 m
Part of: Engolasters
Address: carretera d'Engolasters (CS200)
GPS coordinates: 42.51148,1.56045
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:28
Andorra's monuments and sites include Romanesque religious buildings like Sant Esteve Church, historical civil buildings such as the 16th-century Casa de la Vall, and public artworks like Dalí's sculpture. The city also features modern constructions with the Caldea thermal center and cultural spaces. The surroundings offer natural sites, ski resorts, mountain lakes, and specialized museums.
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