Espai Columba - Art medieval andorrà Santa Coloma d'Andorra

The Espai Columba is a museum located in Santa Coloma, Andorra la Vella, dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of Andorran medieval art, especially Romanesque mural paintings. Opened in 2019, this cultural facility's mission is to safeguard, conserve and present the mural paintings of the apse of the church of Santa Coloma, as well as various liturgical objects from Andorran churches.

The Espai Columba houses the original 12th-century mural paintings from the apse of the church of Santa Coloma, considered one of the most important examples of Andorran Romanesque. These paintings were removed in the 1930s, sold and dispersed among various private collections, but were finally recovered and returned to their place of origin.

In addition to the mural paintings, the museum displays various liturgical objects from Andorran churches, offering a complete overview of the country's medieval sacred art. The exhibition is complemented by audiovisual and interactive resources that allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Romanesque art and its historical context.

The visit to the Espai Columba is complemented by a visit to the church of Santa Coloma, one of the oldest and most unique in Andorra. The temple offers a video mapping projection system that allows visitors to see and experience the original interior of the church and show them its approximate appearance in the 12th century.

Practical information

Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm. Screening and church tour times may be altered due to the church's worship needs.

The Espai Columba is accessible for people with reduced mobility and offers services such as a joint visit with the church of Santa Coloma, a free visit with an audio guide, a guided visit with prior reservation, a free itinerary of the Heritage Arch through Santa Coloma, school workshops, a museum shop, a toilet and a defibrillator.

RATES

Entrance fees are as follows:

• Regular entry: €7.
• Reduced entry: €3.5 (groups of more than 10 people, collaborating entities and societies, foreign students, people over 65 years of age).
• Free admission: for national schools and students, social services, people with disabilities, holders of the Carnet Jove, children under ten years of age, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of the Magna Card, members of the Piolet Club, their parents and siblings, and for all citizens of the Principality on the first and third Saturday of each month and every Wednesday throughout the year.

The Espai Columba is a must-see for those interested in Andorran medieval art.

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