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Church

La Merced Church

Antigua's most photographed yellow facade with white ornaments, a jewel of Antigua Baroque.

La Merced is one of the finest examples of Antigua Baroque. Its yellow facade is covered in white stucco ornaments that look like lace, and its low, thick walls were designed to withstand earthquakes. Thanks to that, it survived 1773 better than many other churches in the city.

The church was completed in the mid-18th century and is still in use. Next to it are the ruins of the old Mercedarian convent, with one of the largest fountains in the city in the middle of the cloister.

During Holy Week

La Merced is one of the most important churches of Antigua's Holy Week: some of the most anticipated processions set out from here, and the square in front of the church fills with carpets of sawdust and flowers.

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Tips

  • The facade looks its best in the afternoon light.
  • It is one block from the Santa Catalina Arch: visit both on the same walk.

Location

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