Even though Andorra is a very ancient country, there aren`t many architectural masterpieces. Its main attractions are about 30 small medieval churches that make up the Romanesque heritage of the country. Each city of the principality has its own church, but the Church of Santa Coloma in the city of the same name is one of the most famous.

One of the oldest buildings in the country dates back to the 10th century. Although it was built in the late 8th-early 9th centuries, it was first mentioned in written sources much later, in 1040. The pre-Romanesque stone one-nave church with a wooden ceiling and a rectangular apse looks modest both outside and inside. It has only one bell tower that appeared in the 12th century according to the design by the famous architect Lombardo Bell. This four-story tower about 20 meters high makes the Church of Santa Coloma the only religious building with a round bell tower and a real symbol of the principality. Each floor of the bell tower has several windows: two on the first floor and four on the other three floors. All of them are decorated with graceful Lombard bands that are typical elements of the Romanesque style. In some places, you can find preserved medieval paintings. They are especially visible on the upper floor. Besides, there are two small sculptures under the roof of the bell tower.

Previously, 12th-century Romanesque frescoes depicting Jesus Christ with the apostles adorned the interior. Unfortunately, as they were in poor condition at the beginning of the 20th century, it was decided to remove them from the church in 1933. For several years, these art treasures had passed from one owner to another until they were returned to the principality in 2007. Now they are placed in the state Exhibition Centre in Andorra la Vella. However, not all of the frescoes were removed from the church in 1933. The 1934 restoration revealed another fresco depicting the Lamb of God surrounded by angels and a geometric ornament framing the arch in the Moorish style. It can be seen today.