The church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is a Catholic place of worship located on the highest point of Castrillo de Duero in Valladolid. Although constructed in the second half of the 12th century, it only retains the Romanesque head from that period, while the rest of the temple belongs to the Baroque style. The three naves are divided by pillars supporting semi-circular arches, and the stone structure features barrel vaults and a transept with a dome and lantern.
A significant feature of the interior is the retablo mayor, created by the sculptor Roque Muñoz between 1602 and 1605 in the rococo style. During a restoration, fresco paintings appeared on the main altar, leading to the retablo being dismantled from its original place. Its central niche houses an image of the Asunción from the late 18th century.
The building is characterized by its Romanesque head, which is rectangular on the exterior and semicircular on the interior, featuring two windows. The church preserves these distinct architectural elements as a site of worship, preserving the work of Roque Muñoz alongside the earlier Romanesque features.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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