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Visit Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Spain (UNESCO site)
Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption (Eglise Santa Maria de la Asuncion) is located in Castro Urdiales, Spain. The Church of Santa María de la Asunción is in Gothic style. Built under the protection of King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the 13th century (though it was finished in the 15th century), it is a basilica church with three naves. In the interior are the images of the White Virgin and the Reclining Christ, and three Gothic carvings of the Magi. It was declared a National Monument in 1931.
It was inscribed to the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites on July 4, 2015 as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela.
The Castle of Santa Ana is located near the port and the church of Santa María de la Asunción. In modern times it housed a lighthouse.
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