Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Havana

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Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced

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Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (address: Merced, La Habana) is a place located in Havana (Ciudad de la Habana province) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 23°7'53"N latitude and 82°21'1"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Nave San José (bus, 3 min walk), Central Railway Station (train, 8 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Paula (church, 3 min walk), La Alameda de Paula (church, 4 min walk), Centro Cultural Antiguos Almacenes De Deposito (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 23°7'53"N, 82°21'1"W

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Merced, La HabanaLa Habana ViejaHavana Cuba

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Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced?

Nearby attractions include Paula, Havana (3 min walk), La Alameda de Paula, Havana (4 min walk), Centro Cultural Antiguos Almacenes De Deposito, Havana (4 min walk), Adath Israel, Havana (6 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia y Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced:

Bus

Nave San José • Lines: 15, 8, A27, A66, A68, P5 (3 min walk)
Muelle de Luz • Lines: A16, T1 (6 min walk)

Train

Central Railway Station (8 min walk)
Terminal La Coubre (10 min walk)