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Iglesia de la Asunción (Luchente)
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Church
Mid-19th-century neoclassical parish replacing a ruined Gothic church, with a dome showing an angel and a 1925 belfry funded by neighbours.
In Llutxent, the Asunción parish church is a mid-19th-century neoclassical temple that replaced a ruined Gothic church. Its dome shows an angel with the Corporals, and the belfry.
History
The old Gothic church fell into ruin and the town raised the current temple in the 1800s. The belfry closed the works.
What to see
The dome with the angel and the Corporals, recalling the 13th-century Eucharistic miracle kept at the Corpus Christi monastery, and the belfry outside.
Tips for your visit
- It is a working parish, so visit outside service times.
- Combine it with the monastery, the main sight in town.
- Look at the angel dome before going in; it marks the church above the village rooftops.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Asunción church built?
A mid-19th-century neoclassical temple replacing a ruined Gothic church.
What stands out?
The dome with an angel and the Corporals, and the 1925 belfry funded by neighbours.
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