Basílica de Santa María de la Asunción

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Santa María de la Asunción Basilica was built in the 15th-16th century. History of this church site dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries. It was built on the remains of a former Moorish mosque. The main facade is in Gothic-Plateresque architectural style with the neoclassical tower being the newest addition.

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Address
Plaza del Cabildo 2, Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Established
15th century

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