Iglesia de la Merced
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karlmurch
N 11° 55.756 W 085° 57.399
16P E 613613 N 1318945
La Merced Church is located only a couple blocks away from the central park of Granada.
Waymark Code: WM5H57
Location: Nicaragua
Date Posted: 01/07/2009
Views: 28
This church, originally built in 1534, is flanked by a large tower that houses the church bells.
This tower is open to the public, and for a small fee you can ascend the stairs and reach the roof of the church. From here, you have a great city view of Granada. You can easily spot the cathedral, as well as other large buildings like the San Francisco church.
Within the panoramic view you can also locate the Mombacho Volcano, as well as Lake Nicaragua with the islets and Zapatera island not far away from the shore.
Ascending the La Merced Church not only provides you with a superb city view, it is also a great place to take pictures of the beautiful city and the surroundings.
The price of entering and ascending the tower is $1. You can always find somebody in the church who can let you in. Opening hours are between 6AM and 5PM. The La Merced Church is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of two streets: the Calle Real and the Avenida 14 de September
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1534
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 6:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Calle Real and the Avenida 14 de September
Granada, Nicaragua
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Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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