La Noblesse du Temps, Escaldes Engordany Travel Guide

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Discover Dalí's surreal masterpiece in Andorra la Vella: a melting clock that embodies the fluidity of time and the beauty of the Pyrenees.

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La Noblesse du Temps

La Noblesse du Temps, a striking bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí, graces the Plaça de la Rotonda in Andorra la Vella. This monumental artwork, featuring a melting clock, invites contemplation on time and existence, making it a must-see landmark in the heart of the Pyrenees.

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Plaça de la Rotonda, Andorra la Vella, AD500, AD
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Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting to photograph the sculpture.
Explore the Plaça de la Rotonda and surrounding streets for local shops, cafes, and a taste of Andorran culture.
Check the local events calendar, as the Plaça de la Rotonda often hosts markets and performances.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Andorra la Vella bus station, walk down Av. Meritxell, the main commercial street. Continue for approximately 15-20 minutes until you reach Plaça de la Rotonda. The sculpture will be in the center of the square.
Public Transport

Several local bus lines serve the Plaça de la Rotonda. Check the local bus routes and schedules for the most convenient option. Bus tickets can be purchased directly on the bus. A single ticket costs approximately €1.90.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout Andorra la Vella. Taxi ranks are located on Av. Meritxell and Av. Tarragona. A short taxi ride from the bus station to Plaça de la Rotonda will cost approximately €7-10, including the minimum fare of €3 and the per-kilometer charge.

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In the heart of Andorra la Vella, on the Plaça de la Rotonda, stands La Noblesse du Temps (The Nobility of Time), a captivating sculpture by Salvador Dalí. This bronze monument, gifted to Andorra in 1999 and installed in 2010, has become one of the country's most recognizable landmarks.Crafted by Dalí between 1977 and 1984, the sculpture features a melting clock draped over a tree, a motif synonymous with Dalí's surrealist exploration of time. The melting clock, reminiscent of his famous painting 'The Persistence of Memory,' symbolizes the subjective nature of time and its perceived decay. The sculpture also incorporates an angel, seemingly in mourning, and a woman emerging from a bath, representing the duality between suffering and hope.La Noblesse du Temps weighs 1,400 kilograms and stands approximately five meters tall. The sculpture was given to Andorra by Enric Sabater, Dalí's agent from 1968 to 1982, who wanted the public to appreciate Dalí's art. Today, the sculpture serves as a perfect backdrop for photographs, with the lively atmosphere of the Plaça de la Rotonda inviting visitors to relax and soak in the beauty of their surroundings.