"Not only stone witnesses to history, but also the silence of the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción in Carmona speaks volumes about centuries of enchantment."

Architectural Features

The Christian temple reflects the Andalusian Late Gothic style. With a three-nave layout and chapels between the lateral buttresses, it showcases the transition from Islamic to Christian worship.

Construction Phases and Baroque Influences

The church was built in two phases during the 15th and 16th centuries. The first phase saw the construction of the choir, while Diego de Riaño played a key role in the second phase. Baroque influences can be seen in the Puerta del Sol and the Sacramental Chapel.

The church tower, begun in the 16th century, was completed in the 19th century, with the capital and bell donated by Carlota Quintanilla.

Unique Historical Elements

One of the columns in the patio bears a Visigothic liturgical calendar carved into it. The high altar, crafted in 1563 by Juan Bautista Vázquez, features reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Jesus and Marian themes.

Art and Heritage in the Sacristy

The grand sacristy houses a collection of artworks and liturgical objects. Notable pieces include processional treasures by Francisco Alfaro (1579-1584), a Romanesque sculpture of the Virgen de Gracia, the patron saint of the city, and an Immaculate Conception statue carved by Pedro Duque Cornejo in 1724.

The starry vault of the lantern in the fourth bay of the central nave and the flamboyant-style Capilla del Cristo de los Martirios add to the church’s visual splendor.