The Svyato-Bogolyubsky Monastery was originally founded by Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky in 1158.
In 1997 it was decided to establish a convent as part of the monastery.
It is one of the monasteries that make up the “Golden Ring”, a set of monuments and historical monasteries of the Russian Orthodox Church that date from the twelfth to …
MoreThis extract is taken from Andorra Revealed, a book jam-packed with details about the country past and present. Written by Judith Wood, Ian Woolward and myself and costing 10€ from my garage, it is also available from La Puça bookshop in Andorra la Vella and online from Amazon.co.uk – paperback ￡8.99, Kindle ￡4.99.
24th December, Christmas …
MoreChristmas transport: snow removal equipment by MERCEDES-BENZ Unimog 406
MoreDue to Covid-19 regulations, all venues are operating at 30% capacity. This means that popular shows are often booked out well in advance so this time I’m covering THREE weeks of events. If interested, I suggest you try to book immediately. (Registration is usually essential. )
COVID INNOVATION:
La Cultura no s’Atura/ Culture does not stop (CDNS)
An …
MoreEvery Monday and Thursday, 21h – 23h at Hunters Sports Bar and Grill, Arinsal. Ben Warner Live.
Monday, 23rd December at 21.30h at the Hotel Màgic, La Massana. (Free) Vibrand concert in Clau de Soul. Every Monday you have an appointment with the best live music. Start the week enjoying the ‘Magic Mondays’ and …
MoreFabiola Sofía Masegosa Gayo born in Alicante on April 9, 1968. She is a professor and a professional translator: she has a degree in Spanish UNED and PhD in Catalan Philology (University of Lleida). Also, she is the author of the thesis “The theater life in Andorra from 1900 to 1970” (2017). In 2018, she …
MorePICK OF THE WEEK: Monday, 16th December – Sunday, 22nd December, 2019
MUSIC
Monday, 16th December at 21.30h at the Hotel Màgic, La Massana. (Free) Vibrand Concert in Clau de Soul. Every Monday you have an appointment with the best live music. Start the week enjoying ‘Magic Mondays’ and the best atmosphere! The band will play the …
MoreSunday, 15th December at 12h at the General Council (parliament building), Andorra la Vella.
ONCA Season: Christmas Concert.
National Youth Chamber Orchestra of Andorra Directed by Jordi Coll, with the collaboration of the music schools of the Principality. This is a joint work between the ONCA Foundation and the music schools of the Principality, to create and …
MoreBEWARE: Purisima/Pre-Christmas gridlock comes to Andorra this coming weekend! Everyone and his dog arrives by car to Christmas shop and to ski. And there’s just not enough parking in Andorra la Vella.
So try to steer clear of downtown.
MUSIC
Saturday, 7th December at 21.30h at the Church of Sant Pere Màrtir, Escaldes-Engordany. (Tickets: 10€ from the Escaldes …
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