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Colegiata de Santa María de la Asunción

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This imposing Renaissance structure – two churches above a crypt – overlooks Osuna from the site of the ancient parish church. Its halls contain a wealth of fine art and treasure collected by the House of Osuna, including paintings by José de Ribera (El Españoleto) and sculpted works by Juan de Mesa.

Visits are by Spanish-language guided tour, which includes the grand underground sepulchre, created in 1548 as the family vault of the Osunas, who are entombed in wall niches.