Nestled between Spain and France, Andorra is one of the world's smallest countries, with a total population of only about 85,000 people. Perhaps best known for its sheep and Andorra wool it is also home to the shrine of Our Lady of Maritxell.
We braved the snow and the wind and we made it to see our lady of Maritxell
Snow yet beautiful sight
In 1992 the original sanctuary was destroyed by fire and so was the statue. The Sanctuary has now been rebuilt and contains a replica of the statue.
The Sanctuary is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 1pm and then in the afternoon from 3pm to 6pm. It is open Sundays from 9am to 1pm
The feast day of Our Lady of Meritxell is September 8 and the Andorran National Holiday
Our Lady of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra. It is a Roman Catholic statue showing the Virgin Mary. The original statue is from the late 12th century. But the chapel it was in burned down on September 8 and 9, 1972. The statue was destroyed. A copy was made in 1976 by Ricardo Bofill.
Address: AD100 Meritxell, Andorra
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