Historic site
Casa de la Vall
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
The sixteenth-century stone house that has been Andorra's parliament building for centuries.
Shopping · Andorra · Andorra la Vella
Carrer Meritxell
The long main shopping street of the capital, lined with electronics, perfume and mountain gear.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Carrer Meritxell matters
Carrer Meritxell and the adjoining Avinguda Carlemany form the main shopping axis of Andorra la Vella. Because of its low taxes, shops sell electronics, perfume, sports gear and spirits at lower prices than in neighbouring countries. Whether or not you shop, the street gives a sense of daily life in the capital.
Talking points
- Low taxes draw shoppers from France and Spain.
- The area is busy and lively.
- Border limits on how much you can take home apply.
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