Church of La Asunción, Gothic church in El Molar, Spain
Description
The Church of La Asunción is a Gothic structure in El Molar with stone walls, buttresses, and a polygonal apse. The building contains a central nave, side aisles, and stone vaults reinforced with granite ribbing.
History
Construction began in the 13th century and continued through the early 16th century. The building's phases reveal how Gothic architecture evolved during this period.
Culture
The interior shows regional craftsmanship through carved capitals and granite ribs that support the vaults above. These details reflect the skill of workers who built the structure locally.
Practical
You can enter through the main entrance facing the central plaza of El Molar in Madrid. The location makes it easy to visit along with other spots in the village.
Did you know?
The building incorporates defensive features such as robust buttresses and towers, suggesting it served both religious and protective purposes. Such design was common in medieval frontier areas.
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