Patrimoni Cultural
Encyclopedia
Patrimoni Cultural refers both to the cultural heritage
of Andorra
, and also to the Andorran government protection agency called by the same name (Departament de Patrimoni Cultural, or Department of Cultural Heritage).
The agency administers the national heritage sites of Andorra, including the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
, which itself is a World Heritage Site
.
Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations...
of Andorra
Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
, and also to the Andorran government protection agency called by the same name (Departament de Patrimoni Cultural, or Department of Cultural Heritage).
The agency administers the national heritage sites of Andorra, including the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley is a glacial valley in the southeast of Andorra. It covers an area of 42.47 km², approximately 9% of the total area of Andorra, and is part of the second largest watershed basin in Andorra...
, which itself is a World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
.