Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Colonial basilica in Historic Center of Quito, Ecuador.
The Basilica of Our Lady of La Merced exhibits white stone walls, decorated pillars, and an elaborate tower reaching into the Quito skyline.
The Mercedarian priests started construction in 1701 over an Inca temple site, completing the main tower in 1736 and consecrating the basilica in 1737.
The interior features intricate baroque altarpieces carved by Bernardo de Legarda and multiple paintings by Victor Mideros from the early 1900s.
Visitors can access the basilica without entrance fees and explore the adjacent monastery containing the oldest clock in Quito.
The basilica houses a two-floor library with 22,000 volumes, connected by a wooden spiral staircase and containing historical documents from colonial times.
Location: Quito
GPS coordinates: -0.21820,-78.51370
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:29
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