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Museu Casa Rull: A Window into Andorra's Past

Explore traditional Andorran life at Museu Casa Rull in Sispony, a captivating journey into the rural past of the Pyrenees.

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Museu Casa Rull, located in the village of Sispony, offers a captivating glimpse into 19th and early 20th-century Andorran rural life. Housed in a historic manor, once home to a wealthy farming family, the museum showcases the traditions, customs, and social structures of Andorra before its modernization.

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Local tips

  • Visit on the 1st or 3rd Saturday of the month for free admission if you are an Andorran citizen.
  • Book a guided tour in advance to get a more in-depth understanding of the house and its history. Tours are available in multiple languages.
  • Check out the temporary exhibitions, often showcasing local art, to add a contemporary dimension to your visit.
  • Take the self-guided tour with the audio guide to explore the museum at your own pace.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Andorra la Vella, take the L5 or L6 bus towards La Massana. Get off at the 'La Burna' bus stop in Sispony, which is a short walk from the Museu Casa Rull. The bus ride takes approximately 5 minutes and costs €4.

  • Walking

    If you are in La Massana, you can walk to Museu Casa Rull in Sispony. The walk is approximately 20-30 minutes, following the main road (CS-320) towards Anyós. The museum will be on your right as you enter Sispony.

  • Taxi

    From Andorra la Vella, a taxi to Museu Casa Rull in Sispony will cost approximately €19-€23 and take around 6 minutes.

  • Parking

    If driving, there is a small parking lot available almost opposite the church, near Museu Casa Rull. Parking is free, but spaces are limited, especially during peak season. In 2022, the municipality of La Massana added 18 parking spots near the Brecals area in Sispony.

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Step back in time at Museu Casa Rull, a beautifully preserved house museum in Sispony, La Massana. This historic home, dating back to the 17th century and significantly renovated in the 19th century after a fire, belonged to the Rull family, who rose to prominence as landowning farmers. Later, the Perich family, wealthy merchants, added to the house's significance. Explore the different rooms, from the kitchen to the bedrooms and attic, each filled with original furniture, tools, and artifacts. Discover how families worked, organized themselves, and distributed tasks, gaining insight into the traditional Andorran family structure where heritage and lineage were paramount. The museum vividly illustrates daily life, showcasing agricultural practices, livestock farming, and the resourcefulness required to thrive in the Pyrenean environment. Casa Rull is more than just a collection of objects; it's a portal into a bygone era. It reveals the unique social dynamics and economic foundations of Andorra before the 20th century, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the country's cultural identity. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, such as displays of local art, adding a contemporary layer to the historical experience.

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