Our Lady of Meritxell, Canillo

Name: Our Lady of Meritxell
Address: Cami Ral de Canillo a Meritxell, Canillo, AD100, Andorra

#1 among attractions in Canillo

Church, Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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Our Lady of Meritxell is an Andorran Roman Catholic statue depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra. The original statue dated from the late 12th century. However, the chapel in which it was housed burned down on September 8 1972, and the statue was destroyed. A replica can be found in the new Meritxell Basilica, designed in 1976 by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura. ()

Local name: Basílica Santuari de Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Coordinates: 42°33'17"N, 1°35'27"E

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Cami Ral de Canillo a MeritxellCanillo AD100 Andorra

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Our Lady of Meritxell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sant Joan de Caselles, Església de Sant Romà de les Bons, Via ferrada Canal del Grau, Església de Sant Serni de Canillo.

1.4 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sant Joan de Caselles, Canillo
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1.1 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Església de Sant Romà de les Bons
29 min walk • Nestled in the serene Pyrenean landscape of Andorra, the Església de Sant Romà de les Bons stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and architectural history. This pre-Romanesque church, which dates back to the 11th century, serves not only as a...
0.6 miN
42°33'50"N • 1°35'19"E
Via ferrada Canal del Grau, Canillo
17 min walk • Climbing
1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Església de Sant Serni de Canillo, Canillo
25 min walk • Església de Sant Serni de Canillo is a church located in Canillo, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 17-18th century.
0.9 miNE
Church
Santa Creu, Canillo
23 min walk • Església de la Santa Creu de Canillo is a small church located in Canillo, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 17-18th century.
0.4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Església de Sant Miquel de Prats, Canillo
11 min walk • Església de Sant Miquel de Prats is a church located in Prats, Canillo Parish, Andorra. It is a heritage property registered in the Cultural Heritage of Andorra. It was built in the 12th-13th century.
~370 ftS
Village, Area
Meritxell, Canillo
2 min walk • Meritxell is a village in Andorra, located in the parish of Canillo in the north of the country near the French border. Our Lady of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra.
1.4 miNE
42°34'15"N • 1°36'25"E
Museu de la Moto, Canillo
36 min walk • Museum
0.9 miN
42°34'3"N • 1°35'30"E
Mirador Roc de Quer, Canillo
23 min walk • View point
0.9 miW
42°33'18"N • 1°34'20"E
Coll d'Ordino
25 min walk • View point
0.5 miNW
42°33'33"N • 1°35'2"E
Cascada del Riu d'Urina, Canillo
13 min walk • Natural attraction, Waterfall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Our Lady of Meritxell?

Nearby attractions include Meritxell, Canillo (2 min walk), Església de Sant Miquel de Prats, Canillo (11 min walk), Toll Bullidor, Canillo (12 min walk), Cascada del Riu d'Urina, Canillo (13 min walk).

How to get to Our Lady of Meritxell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Our Lady of Meritxell:

Bus

101 Meritxell • Lines: L4 (7 min walk)
104 Mereig • Lines: L4 (10 min walk)