Anyós

Anyós (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈɲos]) is a village in Andorra, located in the parish of La Massana and 1 km from the town of La Massana.

Anyós
11th century Romanesque Church of St Christopher
11th century Romanesque Church of St Christopher
Anyós is located in Andorra
Anyós
Anyós
Location in Andorra
Coordinates: 42°32′4.53″N 1°32′29.94″E
Country Andorra
ParishLa Massana
Elevation
4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total853

Traditions

A fiesta is held every 10 July, and by tradition the priest blesses a carriage in the village square opposite the medieval Church of St Christopher (Sant Cristòfol) who is the patron saint of the village.

  • Anyós centre is composed of narrow cobbled streets (here: Camí de les Corts Noves)
    Anyós centre is composed of narrow cobbled streets (here: Camí de les Corts Noves)
  • Street sign Camí de les Corts Noves
    Street sign Camí de les Corts Noves
  • Camí del Querol
    Camí del Querol
  • Hiking sign on the way to Pic de Padern summit
    Hiking sign on the way to Pic de Padern summit
  • Pont de Sant Antoni bridge over the Valira del Nord river
    Pont de Sant Antoni bridge over the Valira del Nord river
  • Church of St Christopher's interior from the rood screen
    Church of St Christopher's interior from the rood screen
  • Tobacco field
    Tobacco field
  • Valira del Nord, a Valira tributary, from Pont de Sant Antoni
    Valira del Nord, a Valira tributary, from Pont de Sant Antoni

References

    42°32′4.53″N 1°32′29.94″E


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