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Iglesia de la Merced Review
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Iglesia de la Merced
- Address: Jr. de la Unión at Jr. Miro Quesada, Lima
- Phone: 01/427-8199
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: El Centro
Fodor's Review:
The first house of worship to be built in Lima, Our Lady of Mercy was commissioned by Hernando Pizarro, brother of the city's founder. He chose the site because it was here that services were first held in the city. The current structure, with an unusual baroque facade, was finished in 1704. Don't miss the ornate columns, which are wrapped with carefully carved grapevines. Inside are a series of retables that gradually change from baroque to neoclassical styles. The intricately carved choir stalls, dating from the 18th century, have images of cherubic singers.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Tues.-Sun. 8-1 and 4-8
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