Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Lima

Name: Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Address: Jr. de la Union, 621, Lima, Peru
Telephone: 427-8199

#43 among attractions in Lima

Church, Baroque architecture

Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced

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Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Lima

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The Minor Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a Roman Catholic church located in Lima, Peru. It was designed in the Baroque style known as Churrigueresque. The church was built under the supervision of Friar Miguel de Orenes in 1535. The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, the patroness of the Peruvian Armed Forces, is venerated in the Basilica. The Mercedarians, who evangelized the region, helped to develop Lima by building many of the churches preserved today. ()

Local name: Basílica y convento de Nuestra Señora de la Merced Completed: 1765 (259 years ago)Architectural style: Baroque, ChurrigueresqueCoordinates: 12°2'56"S, 77°1'57"W

Address

Jr. de la Union, 621Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

Contact

427-8199

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Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced?

Nearby attractions include Jirón de la Unión, Lima (2 min walk), Bolsa de Valores de Lima, Lima (2 min walk), Casa O'Higgins, Lima (3 min walk), Museo de Arte y Tradiciones Populares, Lima (4 min walk).

How to get to Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced:

Bus

Estación Jirón de la Unión hacia el Norte (2 min walk)
Estación Jirón de la Unión hacia el Sur (3 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (11 min walk)