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La Noblesse du Temps: Dalí's Melting Clock in Andorra

A surreal masterpiece by Salvador Dalí in Andorra la Vella, La Noblesse du Temps is a melting clock sculpture symbolizing the fluidity of time.

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La Noblesse du Temps, a striking bronze sculpture by Salvador Dalí, graces Plaça de la Rotonda in Andorra la Vella. This monumental artwork, featuring a melting clock, symbolizes the passage of time and the artist's surrealist vision, drawing art enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.

A brief summary to La Noblesse du temps - de Salvador Dalí

  • Plaça de la Rotonda, Andorra la Vella, AD500, AD
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Local tips

  • Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon for fewer crowds and better lighting for photos.
  • Take some time to explore Plaça de la Rotonda and enjoy the surrounding cafes and shops.
  • Check out the Rotonda fountains near the square for a spectacular light, water, and music display.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    La Noblesse du Temps is located in Plaça de la Rotonda, in the heart of Andorra la Vella. From most points in the city center, the sculpture is easily accessible on foot. Simply head towards the main commercial avenues, Avinguda Meritxell and Avinguda Carlemany, and follow signs for Plaça de la Rotonda. The square is a central hub and easily identifiable.

  • Public Transport

    If arriving by bus to Andorra la Vella, disembark at one of the central bus stops. From there, Plaça de la Rotonda is a short walk. Check local bus routes for the nearest stop. A single bus fare within Andorra la Vella typically costs around €2.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Andorra la Vella. Ask the driver to take you to Plaça de la Rotonda. A short taxi ride from anywhere in the city center should cost approximately €5-€10.

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In the heart of Andorra la Vella, on the bustling Plaça de la Rotonda, stands La Noblesse du Temps, a captivating sculpture by the legendary Salvador Dalí. This impressive bronze artwork, also known as The Nobility of Time, presents one of Dalí's signature melting clocks, a potent symbol of the fluidity and subjectivity of time itself. Created between 1977 and 1982, the sculpture was gifted to Andorra in 1999 by Enric Sabater, Dalí's agent, and permanently installed in the square in 2010. Standing approximately 5 meters (16 feet) tall and weighing 1,400 kilograms, the sculpture immediately captures attention. The melting clock, a recurring motif in Dalí's surrealist paintings, suggests that time is not rigid but rather a malleable concept influenced by human perception and the subconscious. The sculpture's prominent location in Plaça de la Rotonda makes it easily accessible and a central point of interest for tourists. The square itself is a vibrant hub, surrounded by cafes, shops, and other attractions, making it an ideal spot to pause and appreciate Dalí's masterpiece. The backdrop of the Andorran mountains adds to the allure, creating a picturesque setting for photographs and contemplation. La Noblesse du Temps invites viewers to reflect on the nature of time, memory, and the surrealist perspective, making it a must-see landmark in Andorra la Vella. Visitors can also enjoy the Rotonda fountains near the square, which offer light, water, and music displays, especially near the River Valira and the Andorra la Vella Tourist Office.

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