Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala

Convent of the Mercedarians
Iglesia y convento de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes
Convento e Iglesia de La Merced (Spanish)
Main facade
Location in Antigua Guatemala
General information
StatusActive church
Architectural styleSpanish seismic baroque
LocationAntigua Guatemala,  Guatemala
Coordinates14°33′42.016″N 90°44′3.649″W / 14.56167111°N 90.73434694°W / 14.56167111; -90.73434694
Construction started1751
Completed1767
OwnerSecular clergy
Design and construction
Architect(s)Juan de Dios Estrada

The Church and Convent of La Merced is a Catholic church located in the city of Antigua Guatemala in Guatemala. The architect Juan de Dios Estrada was in charge of its construction from 1749. The church was inaugurated in 1767.

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