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Sanctuaire de Meritxeli

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Sanctuaire de Meritxeli is the hamlet in Andorra, located some 10 km to the north-east from Encamp, 130 km north-west of Spain border. The capital city Andorra la Vella is in 10 km to the south-west. The population of Sanctuaire de Meritxeli is 140 people (as of 2012). People mostly visit Sanctuaire de Meritxeli to see its monuments and memorials.

The nearest airport Seo De Urgel (IATA: LEU) is about 40 km away.

The most popular tourist attractions in Sanctuaire de Meritxeli

1. Our Lady of Meritxell
Our Lady of Meritxell (Mare de Déu de Meritxell in Catalan) is an Andorran Roman Catholic statue depicting an apparition of the Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Meritxell is the patron saint of Andorra. The original statue dates from the late 12th century. However, the chapel in which it was housed burned down on September 8 and 9, 1972, and the statue was destroyed. A replica can be found in the new Meritxell Chapel, designed in 1976 by Ricardo Bofill.

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Ski Plaza

starting $104

Obaga Blanca & Spa

starting $71

Font D'Argent Canillo

starting $62

L'Ermita

starting $57

Aparthotel Llempó

starting $108

Apartamentos Turísticos Roc Del Castell

starting $254

Hotel Roc Del Castell

starting $50

Apartamentos Canillo Pie Pistas 3000

starting $123

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