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Iglesia de Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción
Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción Church

The impressive pictorial decoration from the 18th century makes this Church an artistic landmark. The Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church was completed in 1646. It has always had strong ties with the Real Hospital de Pobres Enfermos de la Asunción, a charity hospital. 

Estepa-Iglesia de Santa María
Santa María Church

Declared a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) in 2001

The Santa María la Mayor Church is also home to Estepa’s Museum of Sacred Art, located on the Cerro de San Cristobal.

The Church sits inside the walled compound of Estepa Castle, next to the Santa Clara and San Francisco convents.

Morón de la Frontera. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Its name comes from the Order of the Mercedarios Descalzos, who built it in the 17th century.

Ermita de San Juan Evangelista
Shrine to San Juan Evangelista – Casa de las Artes

This building has a single nave with transversal arches. Hernández Díaz has dated the structure to the first third of the 14th century based on the semi-circular shape of the apse, the moulding on the presbytery’s toral arch and the entranceways.

Basílica Paleocristiana
Early Christian Basilica

This basilica falls within the peninsular group considered by Palol as typical of the Mediterranean coast, including the Balearic Islands, which is very common in Syria and also widespread in North Africa.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario

The church is of modern construction. One of the most outstanding features is the main altarpiece, a modern work, which houses the image of the Virgin after whom the church is named, also modern, plus a canvas of San Antonio de Padua and a crucifix in the attic, both from the 18th century. 

Écija-Iglesia de los Descalzos
Concepción Church (Los Descalzos)

This church is considered one of the most significant Baroque buildings in the province of Seville and a jewel of Ecijan Baroque. The Limpia Concepción de Nuestra Señora Church (Los Descalzos) was renovated between 2006 and 2009, under the “Baroque Andalusia” programme of the Andalusian Government. The church had remained closed for 30 years until then.