El Tarter
El Tarter (Catalan pronunciation: [el taɾˈte]) is a village in Andorra and one of the country's 44 official poblacions. It is located in the parish of Canillo.
Geography
The village is located in the north-east of the country, near the border with France. It lies on the CG-2 main road and the Valira d'Orient, a tributary of the Gran Valira.
Culture
The village is home to the Església de Sant Pere del Tarter, a Catholic church commemorating Saint Peter. Built in the 16th century, it has since been designated an Andorran cultural heritage site.
References
- ^ "el Tarter". Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (in Catalan). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
42°35′N 1°39′E / 42.583°N 1.650°E