MOTORBIKE MUSEUM
Balance, cool nerve, two wheels and the penetrating and unmistakable odour of benzene. This cocktail has been reproduced through the years since in 1885 Gottlieb Daimler built the first motorbike in history. Its development, marked by both technological advances and by the design trends at each moment, has gone in parallel with the events of humanity and has accompanied it in work, leisure, sport, in war and in peace.
The Canillo Motorbike Museum is the first museum of these characteristics in Andorra and seeks to pay homage to this lovable vehicle which certainly merits a place in the pages of history. The space houses the most remarkable and representative machines from all periods, from the early 20th century to our own day.
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WALKING MUSEUM, 12 STEPS ON THE ROUTE OF CANILLO
A simple and attractive itinerary on foot around 12 of the most important cultural places in the parish, in the surroundings of Canillo village.
The aim of this itinerary is to demonstrate the heritage values, understand the religious architecture and enjoy the amazing landscapes around the parish.
The itinerary passes by the following monuments:
- St. John of Caselles
- St. Bernard’s Oratory at Menthon
- The wrought iron cross of the socio-cultural building
- St. Sernin’s, the Parish Church
- Monument to Charlemagne
- Church of the Holy Cross
- Cross with seven arms
- St. Michael of Prats
- Cross of Charlemagne
- 10/11 – Oratory of Meritxell
- 12- Meritxell (old sanctuary and new sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell).
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CROSS OF SEVEN ARMS. The road from Prats to Canillo
A boundary cross dating from the 16th century, standing on the high road linking the villages of Canillo and Meritxell. It is a gothic style cross, the most remarkable of the boundary crosses in Andorra.
CHARLEMAGNE’S CROSS. Canillo
On the high road from Prats to Meritxell, on a solemn rock, you can see this gothic boundary cross dating from the 16th century.
FLOUR MILL. Canillo
An old flour mill in Canillo, one of the activities and sources of wealth in this country in yesteryear.