Collegiate Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption

Osuna, Spain

The Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción was built in the sixteenth century in the town of Osuna. It was founded by Juan Téllez-Girón, 4th Count of Ureña.

The interior has a nave and two aisles, five chapels and a presbytery. The interior of the church has a rich Renaissance decoration. It has a beautiful Baroque main altar, made throughout the eighteenth century, and the chapels on the sides are all very attractive. In the interior, the huge sacristy is now a museum that exhibits a magnificent collection with five paintings by José de Ribera (El Españoleto) and a carving by Juan de Mesa.

There is a Pantheon of the Dukes on a lower level that was built in Plateresque style in 1545 and contains a small chapel with an altarpiece attributed to Roque Balduque, a paint of Hernando de Esturmio, and the tombs of the Dukes of Osuna.

References:

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Religious sites in Spain

Address

Plaza la Encarnación 4, Osuna, Spain

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

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Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Janou Batlle (3 years ago)
Last weekend I was given a guided tour in English by Enrique. He certainly knows about the building, it's history and art. His explanations were thorough not easy to find someone who can do this in English!

Alice Her (4 years ago)
Super hot here, even late in the evening ?? still like it !!

Louie's Gifts (5 years ago)
Great place to visit 3 churches in one! English spoken. Very historical and many wonderful pieces of religious art.

Vicen Herrera (5 years ago)
Very beautiful place, with many art pieces and a long history.

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