Iglesia de la Merced, Catholic church in Granada, Nicaragua.
The La Merced Church features a white baroque facade with intricate decorative elements and a prominent bell tower at the corner of Calle Real.
Built in 1534 as a wooden structure with a thatched roof, the church underwent reconstruction in 1781 and received its current baroque facade in 1862.
The church maintains daily Catholic services and houses a dedicated chapel to the Virgin of Fatima, drawing local worshippers throughout the week.
Visitors can climb the bell tower for one dollar to access the roof, which provides views of Granada, Lake Nicaragua, and Mombacho Volcano.
The church tower contains original bells from the colonial period, which continue to mark important religious celebrations in Granada.
Location: Granada
Address: C. 14 de Septiembre, Granada, Nicaragua Granada Granada
GPS coordinates: 11.92945,-85.95694
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:51
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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