Iglesia de la Asuncion is the main Homeric church in which, according to all guidebooks, Christopher Columbus prayed for the success of his expedition to India, but ended up in America. However, at the time of Columbus, at the end of the XV century, this church, founded in 1440 under Governor Hernan Peraza Sr., was a small chapel. The church acquired its current appearance in 1768, as evidenced by a plaque on the church and an information stand near it...
The atmosphere is simply indescribable..
When you realize what an interesting historical place you are in..
The Assumption of the Virgin in the heart of the Old City dates back to the time of Columbus with additions in the 17th and 19th centuries. Inside there is the simplicity of a village church, but the sanctuary has outstanding early religious art and a 17th-century altar.