Heritage · Arcos de la Sierra
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
The church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Arcos de la Sierra has late Romanesque origins in the 12th century. It has a single nave, rubble-stone construction including its buttresses, a bell gable with two openings attached to the east end and a notable baptismal font. It is one of the rural Romanesque churches of the Serranía Media (middle Serranía).
- Municipality
- Arcos de la Sierra
- Romanesque
- Arcos de la Sierra
- Baptismal font
- Bell gable
A 12th-century church
The church of La Asunción in Arcos de la Sierra is late Romanesque, dating from the 12th century. It has a single rubble-stone nave with buttresses and a bell gable with two openings above the east end. Inside, arches spring from the pilasters to support a barrel vault with lunettes, and a dome rises before the chancel. Its most notable feature is the baptismal font.
Plan your visit
Before you travel
Ask the town council or the parish when it is open.
Combine with
Other Romanesque churches nearby: those of Zarzuela, Mariana and Sotorribas.
Frequently asked questions
What is distinctive about it?
Its baptismal font, and the interior with pilasters supporting transverse and wall arches, a barrel vault with lunettes and a sail dome before the chancel.
When does it date from?
The 12th century, with late Romanesque origins.
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Where it is
Where the data on this page come from
- Name
- Diputación Provincial de Cuenca source consulted, 4 October 2026
- Municipality (INE code)
- Diputación Provincial de Cuenca source consulted, 4 October 2026
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