🔍 Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (La Merced) ⛪️
📍 Seen in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 🇬🇹
💬 This church was built in 1749 and inaugurated almost 20 years later in 1767. A little over 200 years later, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1979). A truly beautiful experience!
Photo Location:
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Year Opened:
1767
Architectural Style:
Late Spanish Colonial Baroque (Antiguan / Guatemalan Baroque)
Building Dimensions:
Length: ~ 55 m
Width: ~ 40 m
Height: ~ 18 m
Architect / Sculptor:
Juan de Dios Estrada
Coordinates:
14°33’41.0″N 90°44’02.2″W
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