Church of Saint Mary, Arenys, Renaissance church in Arenys de Mar, Spain.

The Church of Saint Mary in Arenys de Mar is a Renaissance building with a Baroque facade that displays smooth columns and a curved crown above the entrance. The interior features Gothic ribbed vaults supported by Doric Renaissance capitals, blending different architectural styles throughout the space.

The parish split from Sant Martí d'Arenys in 1575, when Bishop Benet de Tocco licensed a church for the seaside neighbourhood; full independence came only in 1781. Building began in 1584 under master Joan de Tours and was finished by his sons Joan and Dionís Torres in 1628. Bishop Antoni Pascual, a native of the town, consecrated it on 28 July 1686.

The main altarpiece, created between 1706 and 1711 by sculptor Pau Costa, stands as one of the largest Baroque altarpieces in Catalonia. This ornate carving continues to dominate the interior and reflects the artistic ambitions of the community during that period.

The church stands in the town centre, near the Rambla or Riera d'Arenys, and belongs to the Diocese of Girona. The main entrance is on the Baroque facade; the smaller portal xic opens onto Carrer de l'Església. Look for the sun clock and later mechanical clock on the bell tower.

The single nave is flanked by side chapels, and the Gothic vault ribs spring from pure Doric capitals, a mix of orders visitors often miss. The bell tower's square base turns octagonal above the second floor, topped in 1911 by a small temple with a bell-shaped dome. A flag, the Bandereta, is renewed on the first Sunday of May.