Iglesia de la Asunción (Castalla)
Gothic single-nave parish church with ribbed vaults planned in 1536 and a 17th-century Mannerist portal at the end of Carrer Major.
The Carrer Major in Castalla ends at the Asunción church, the parish raised in the 16th and 17th centuries during the town's urban renewal. It is a Gothic church with a single nave divided into five chapels.
History
The ribbed vaults were planned in 1536 and the work was finished in 1561 by the Bernabéu brothers, Tomás and José, local masons, with the church completed in 1572. The 17th-century Mannerist portal closes the Carrer Major axis.
What to see
The single nave with its five chapels, among which the Renaissance chapel of the Virgin stands out. Outside, the Mannerist portal marks the end of the main street.
Tips for your visit
- Carry on to the Sangre hermitage, the church that came before this one, on the castle slope.
- It is a working parish: fit your visit around worship times.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Asunción of Castalla built?
The vaults were planned in 1536 and the church was finished in 1572.
Which chapel stands out?
The Renaissance chapel of the Virgin, inside the single nave of five chapels.
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