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 La Merced, Antigua by bellatrixLeave a Comment Directions: From the Parque Central, walk three long blocks up 5a Avenida Norte, passing beneath the Arco de Santa Catarina. At the north end of 5a Avenida is La Merced.
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 The view of Merced by HasTowelWillTravel
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 Front of the Church by Ken_Weaver
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Just a block north of the Arco de Santa Catalina, La Merced has a beautiful yellow and white terra cotta baroque facade. Construction was originally begun in 1548 but has undergone many restorations due to earthquake damage. The main part of the church has been restored and is still in use today. Other portions of the grounds remain in ruins although it has been cleaned up and no debris can be found lying around like at many other ruin sites in Antigua.
Within the monestary area is a huge fountain, reputed to be the largest in Central America. The fountain is in the shape of a water lily which is thought to be a symbol of power among the Maya. This has caused some to believe that Mayan laborers may have had an influence in the construction of the fountain and the church.
There is a small fee to enter the grounds. Depending on the time of day and the day of the week the church area may not be open to visitors. Check with the person taking entry fees on accesibility. Leave a Comment Directions: At the corner of Calle del Manchen and 1a Calle Poniente, at the north end of 5a Avenida Norte
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 by CC81Leave a Comment Directions: Antigua Guatemala
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 La Merced Convent by CC81Leave a Comment Directions: Antigua GuatemalaOther Contact: Q3.00 p/p = US$0.40
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 arco de sta catarina by cbeaujeanLeave a Comment
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This beautiful yellow church is the most eye catching of all . The white elaborate lacy trim reminded me of frosting on a cake . It was originally built in 1548 and destroyed in 1717 and eventually rebuilt . It somehow survived the big quake of 1773.
We were lucky enough to see a horsedrawn wedding procession on the Sat we went by.
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When you go north from the Parque Central, and you go underneath the Arco de Santa Catalina, you will automatically end up at the most beautiful church (if not the most beautiful building overall) in Antigua: the Nuestra Señora de la Merced.
This church has its origin in 1548, when the first construction began. Again this construction doesn't excist anymore: in 1717 another earthquake destroyed the church. The reconstructions began soon after this disaster and were completed in 1767, but only a few years afterwards, another earthquake occured and heavily damaged the newly finished church.
Again the reconstruction started, but this time it took a long time before they started: between 1850 and 1855 the building was made into the one we can see at this moment.
The most striking part of the church is its fantastic, yellow front facade. Very detailed sculptures and statues cover the complete wall which dominates the nice cobblestoned square in front of it.
Inside the church is less impressive then on the outside: besides some statues, the most interesting thing to see to my opinion are the fantastically dressed up Maya-people inside. Leave a Comment Directions: From the Parque Central, follow the 5 Av. Norte to the end. Here you will see the church from its rightside.
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