Canillo
42.56666666671.5833333331531Coordinates: 42° 34′ N, 1° 35′ E
Canillo is a municipality (Catalan parròquia) in the north of the small state of Andorra. The village lies at an altitude of 1,531 metres above sea level on one side of the mountain. It is divided into two halves by the Valira river. The village has a strong medieval character.
The church of Canillo has one of the largest bell towers in Andorra. Its height is 27 metres, the base is square and the roof is pyramidal. Historical documents are kept in the church; there is also a Gothic statue of Jesus. Near Canillo there is also the Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Caselles, from the 11th/12th century.
See also: List of cultural monuments in Canillo
The old mill (Moli Vell) is often visited by tourists.
The Vall d'Incles valley near the French border is an important winter sports centre. The municipality also includes the winter sports resort of Soldeu.
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Church of Canillo
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Sant Joan de Caselles
In 2005 the European Curling Mixed Championship 2005 took place in Canillo.
Personalities
- Xavier Capdevila Romero (* 1976), ski mountaineer
Questions and Answers
Q: How many parishes does Andorra have and where is Canillo located?
A: Andorra has seven parishes and Canillo is located in the northeast of the country.
Q: What is Canillo?
A: Canillo is one of the seven parishes of Andorra.
Q: What is the main town of the Canillo parish called and what is its significance?
A: The main town of the Canillo parish is also called Canillo and it is the religious center of Andorra because it houses the Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica.
Q: Who is Our Lady of Meritxell?
A: Our Lady of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra.
Q: Where can one find the Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica?
A: The Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica is located in the town of Canillo in the Canillo parish.
Q: What is the significance of the Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica?
A: The Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica is significant because it houses the patron saint of Andorra, Our Lady of Meritxell.
Q: What is the relevance of Canillo in relation to the religious culture of Andorra?
A: Canillo is relevant in relation to the religious culture of Andorra because it is the religious center of the country, housing the Mare de Déu de Meritxell Basilica which is important in the patronage and history of Andorra.
