San Cristóbal Day in Andorra

Sant Cristòfol de Anyós is a Romanesque church in Anyós in the Andorran parish of La Massana. It is a church registered as an Asset of Cultural Interest. From its location you can see the entrance to the valley from Escaldes-Engordany and the towns of Sispony, La Massana and even Ordino. The building is from the 12th century and preserves part of its original Romanesque structure, which over time has undergone several extensions and modifications. Until the 1930s, its interior was decorated with Romanesque wall paintings that were subsequently removed. Currently, it houses a representation of the Holy Supper, from the Franco-Gothic period of the 13th century, surrounded by paintings from the 16th century that represent the passages of the souls of Saint Michael as well as the image of Saint Christopher, patron saint of the church, which illustrates various scenes of the life and miracles of the Saint. On July 10, the day of St. Christopher, patron saint of motorists, the blessing of vehicles is celebrated in this church. The party has been declared of cultural interest.