Church of the Assumption is situated in the center of the old town of the island's capital - San Sebastian de La Gomera. It dates back to the times of Columbus. San Sebastian de La Gomera where this church is located in the capital of La Gomera in the Canary Islands, Spain. The building has a view of a simple village church. However, it has primitive religious art and altarpiece from the 17th century. Old painting in the memory of historic sea battle is also displayed inside the church. Some nice dedications to the stations of the cross are well placed in it. It must be said that this is a beautiful place for reverence and contemplation.
Local community members come here to offer religious prayer. Around this place are beautiful houses constructed in a traditional way. To be exact, its construction date is 1450. However, attacks by the pirates in the 16th century deteriorated much of it. It was then built again in the 18th century. Baroque, Styles, Gothic and Mudejar seems to be intermixed over here. Furthermore, paintings and crucifixion of Lujan Perez are also installed in it. While entering through left gate also called Puerta del Pardon, you will encounter with the memory of the murder of Hernan Peraza. It was her widow that promised to forgive all the rebels who will pass through the arch of this gate.
It is recalled that Columbus and his crew stayed here before leaving for America. So, for the lovers of history and religion, this is a must place to see.