Amphitheater Dreams Derailed by Wetlands | Andorra News

In a heated Ordino council meeting, a proposed Roman amphitheater faced a dramatic pivot to a wetlands interpretation center—sparking debate over broken promises and environmental priorities. Council member Enric Dolsa demanded proof the amphitheater was officially scrapped, citing prior agreements with architect Jean Nouvel, while Mayor Maria del Mar Coma explained the 2013 discovery of the site’s high ecological value made the original plan unviable. Developers and council now support the wetlands center, prioritizing conservation without halting development—a classic case of adapting plans for the greater good.

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