Both residents and tourists of Andorra la Vella will find their imagination captivated by an amazing artistic installation right in the heart of the country. Called 7 Poetes, this arresting piece by renowned artist Jaume Plensa adorns Plaça Lídia Armengol. Opening on January 21, 2014, the installation is a visual and symbolic masterwork combining art, community, and contemplation in a singular, poetic harmony.

Comprising seven sculptures, each depicting a human figure seated on ten-meter-high columns, the 7 Poetes installation features two to three-meter-height fiberglass figures that radiate a calm and meditative presence. At night, their white bases create a soft glow that turns the plaza into a brilliant refuge. This interaction of light and form invites viewers to stop and wonder, strengthening the link between the figures and their surrounds.

The work was conceived long before Andorra came to call. Designed in the late 1990s, the 7 Poetes project fits Plensa’s continuous investigation of ideas including community, uniqueness, and the transcendent power of art. Although the installation speaks much to Andorra la Vella and its cultural core, providing a distinctive visual depiction of the seven parishes of the nation, it was not especially intended for its current location.

According to Jaume Plensa, poets are absolutely essential members of civilization. Poets are, in his own terms, “a source of fertility, like a very fine rain that penetrates the earth.” He celebrates their ongoing impact on culture and ideas even while he notes their natural struggle for recognition. Representing poets as solitary figures engaged in an unspoken conversation with each other and with the public, the 7 Poetes installation reflects this vision.

The shifting hues of the sculptures highlight this silent dialogue, reflecting the fluidity of communication and the common link among writers worldwide. Plensa wants viewers to look upward—both physically and metaphorically—enabling art to include beauty in their daily life.

Often known as Plaça Lídia Armengol, sometimes Plaça dels 7 Poetes, the plaza is the cultural epicentre of Andorra la Vella. Nestled amid verdant surroundings and cozy seating sections, the plaza offers a calm setting where guests may relax and meditate. The sculptures ground the area and turn it into a living tribute to Andorra’s creative and literary legacy.

This plaza serves as a stage for cultural interaction rather than only a place to relax. It brings the community together to celebrate innovation and expression by staging events, displays, and performances throughout the year. Nearby stores and cafes enhance the experience by letting guests enjoy the artistic ambiance while absorbing the local vibe.

Though 7 Poetes is particularly dear to Andorra la Vella, it is part of a larger story told by Jaume Plensa. Similar works with Swedish themes of introspection and communal connection include Dröm. Two other famous Plensa sculptures also reside in Andorra: Gran Latent in Escaldes-Engordany and Overflow IX, kept in a luxury hotel in Andorra la Vella. These projects, taken together, create a rich tapestry of Plensa’s artistic presence inside the Principality.

The way 7 Poetes fits Andorra’s cultural identity is among its most striking features. The seven figures reflect the seven parishes of the nation, forging a close relationship between the artwork and the local population. This symbolic alignment supports the installation’s function as a uniting component, honoring the uniqueness of every parish and the overall Andorra collective spirit.

Visiting Plaça Lídia Armengol invites one to interact with the deeper meanings behind art rather than just see it. The plaza’s atmosphere promotes silence and quiet reflection, making it the ideal getaway from the busy city. The brilliant sculptures act as lighthouses of inspiration, reminding visitors of the continuing force of imagination and the need to use art to transform daily events.

The cooperation between the Banca Privada d’Andorra and the Comú d’Andorra la Vella will help 7 Poetes remain a part of the city’s cultural scene until at least 2034. This long-term presence guarantees that the installation will keep enhancing the lives of those who encounter it and provide generations with wonder and reflection opportunities.

7 Poetes celebrates Andorra’s cultural legacy and pays homage to writers, highlighting the transforming power of public art. It asks us to stop, consider, and gaze skyward, reestablishing our link with the beauty around us and the invisible ties binding us together.