Casa dels Russos, Heritage designed building in Santa Coloma d'Andorra, Andorra.
Casa dels Russos is a residence in Santa Coloma d'Andorra that combines Art Nouveau and Noucentisme design elements. Its facade displays organic forms alongside Catalan aesthetic features visible throughout the architectural details.
The house was designed by architect Cèsar Martinell i Brunet and reflects Andorra's architectural development in the early twentieth century. It gained attention in the 1930s when Boris Skossyreff, who declared himself Andorra's ruler, made it his home.
The house reflects early twentieth century Catalan design approaches, visible in its ornate facades and carefully detailed surfaces. Visitors can observe how local architects combined traditional and modern forms within a single residence.
The building sits in Santa Coloma d'Andorra's central area and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Visitors should view the exterior from the street and remember this remains a private residence.
The house once served as the residence of a man who briefly attempted to rule Andorra as an independent state. This episode from the 1930s remains an odd and intriguing footnote in the country's history.
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