La Merced Church, Baroque Catholic church in Antigua, Guatemala
The yellow stone church exhibits a decorative white plaster facade with two bell towers designed to withstand regional seismic activity.
Architect Juan de Dios Estrada supervised the construction of La Merced Church from 1749 until its inauguration in 1767.
Monthly candlelit processions with bells and firecrackers start and end at the church, maintaining centuries-old religious traditions.
Visitors can climb to the upper level for panoramic views of the central fountain and the surrounding colonial buildings of Antigua.
The monastery contains a 27-meter diameter water lily-shaped fountain, representing the largest of its kind in Hispanic America.
Location: Antigua Guatemala
Inception: 1767
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Antigua Guatemala
GPS coordinates: 14.56167,-90.73435
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:13
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