Iglesia La Merced (Church of Mercy), Tegucigalpa

Iglesia La Merced (Church of Mercy), Tegucigalpa (must see)

Iglesia La Merced was built in 1654 by parents and mercenaries. It has two buildings that make up a whole construction, known as Paraninfo and it is located in Plaza La Merced. The church is located in an impressive building, designed in colonial Renaissance style, with its flat facade devoid of any ornaments and its main entrance accented by columns. It also features a single rectangular nave and an interior decorated with ornaments of colonial character and beautiful pictures.

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Sight Name: Iglesia La Merced (Church of Mercy)
Sight Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras (See walking tours in Tegucigalpa)
Sight Type: Religious
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Aside from being Honduras's capital, Tegucigalpa is also the country's cultural center rich in historic, religious and artistic heritage. The city is endowed with interesting museums, presenting works in various media: picture, sculpture, literature, etc; plus a number of historic churches and parks. Take this orientation walk to discover Tegucigalpa's top attractions.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

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