Iglesia de la Asunción (Biar)
Late-Gothic 15th-century parish church with a 1519 Plateresque portal and a Baroque bell tower over the old town.
In the historic centre of Biar stands the Asunción church, the town parish. It is a late-Gothic church from the 15th century, later given a Plateresque portal dated 1519 and a Baroque tower.
History
The church went up in the 15th century, when Biar was a frontier town between crowns. The 1519 portal and the later Baroque tower show the extensions the church received as the town grew.
What to see
The 1519 Plateresque portal, with its fine stone carving, is the piece to study closely. The Baroque tower overlooks the houses and works as a landmark for finding your way around the old town.
Tips for your visit
- Pair the church with the castle, at the top of the same old town.
- It is a working parish: fit your visit around worship times.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Asunción church of Biar from?
From the 15th century, late-Gothic, with a 1519 Plateresque portal and a Baroque tower.
What to see outside?
The 1519 portal, with its fine carving, and the tower overlooking the old town.
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