Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (16th century) · Briones

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Briones, begun in 1521 in Elizabethan Gothic style, is one of the most emblematic monuments of La Rioja. Its imposing Baroque tower, the work of Beratúa y Arbe (1756-1760), and its magnificent Renaissance façade stand out from the rest. The temple houses a rich artistic heritage: Baroque altarpieces, noble chapels, 16th century paintings and an organ by Gasparini. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1981, its interior reveals centuries of history, faith and art, reflecting the religious splendor of the town.