Santa María Church in Luanco

The Church of Santa María de Luanco was built between 1728 and 1735 based on a design by Pedro Morloti Samoneti. The building stands alone in a prime location next to the Menéndez Pola Palace. It features a single nave with a rectangular floor plan, a square apse, and a length of approximately forty meters.

The nave is covered by an exposed wooden vault, while the apse is covered by a wooden ribbed vault. The parish offices and the Chapel of Saint Clementina are located on the north side.

Highlights

• A Baroque church built between 1728 and 1735.
• Project by Pedro Morloti Samoneti.
• A single nave with a rectangular floor plan.
• Square headboard.
• Exposed wooden ceiling.
• Chapel of Saint Clementina.
• Parish annexes.

Interesting facts

• The interior houses a significant collection of seven Baroque altarpieces, including the main altarpiece and others dedicated to various patron saints.
• According to the inventory, the right to be buried in the main chapel belonged to the lord of the Epistle and the Gospel, while the right to be buried in the main chapel belonged to the lord of the main chapel.
• The chancel is covered by a cross vault decorated with coats of arms and geometric motifs, supported by pilasters.