

It is also known as the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church and it is actually a National Cultural Treasure. Its rural simplicity really charmed me the most.
The first structure made of light materials was built in 1618. Then the first stone structure was built from 1630 to 1633, only to be later demolished by the government to prevent invading Dutchmen (Olandes) from using it for fortification. (Netherlands at that time was fighting for independence from Spain).
After 1650 another wooden church was built. The construction of a new stone church, which probably is what we see standing there today, was completed in 1714.




The plain white backdrop provided by the walls and ceiling gave emphasis to the main retablo (as well as the other two at the transepts) to which all ornamentation is concentrated.

Well there's also the elevated pulpit, which certainly was not deprived of attention ^_^
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