Iglesia de la Merced in Ciudad Vieja

Beautiful place!!!

Beautiful church of la Merced with outside food vendors and artesanal candy

They’ve been shooting fireworks at midnight and 5 am the past two weekends. So rude

Fantastic piper at a guatemalan and Scottish wedding

Bright yellow bell tower with the largest rosary you will ever see hanging from this church. This church, originally built in 1548, was destroyed twice by earthquakes and the fountain inside the ruins is supposedly the largest in Central America. This area will come alive on weekends and at nighttime with vendors selling tostados and atul de elote, a hot sweet corn drink perfect for chilly walks in town.

Beautiful church. Great service of yhe mass.

One of the most important and iconic church in Antigua. You can also visit the ruins to take good pictures.

Great church to visit in Antigua. Always a nice place for you. Also La Parada Café located in front is the best coffee in Guatemala.

Gorgeous architecture, gorgeous view. Definitely worth visiting if you have the chance!

Really nice church I thought.

Beautiful church with quite an elaborate entrance. The park in front is a good place to relax and grab a sandwich and a drink from the small vendors.

Nicer outside than inside but worth checking since you are visiting Antigua

If you want to buy silver or weaving do it hear same quality as iglesia Carmen but less expensive and the facade of the church is worth the visit even if you dont go inside

Beautiful structure great local authentic and traditional street food.

Beautiful place for family time at anytime

Street food was awesome. Mexican tortas were delicious.

Gorgeous church. I didnt go inside because there was a service going on but I outside is so lovely.

It is definitely one of the most impressive religious structure of Antigua. It is strange to say that for such a small city but Antigua has so many religious buildinga such as churches, cathedrals and convents that it is so hard to pick one. Merced is just a few meters away from the iconic Santa Catalina Arc. In your visit not only you can enjoy the impressive colonial architecture of the church, but also you can taste fabulous food from street vendors located every day in front of the Merced. Do not forget to visit the adjacent cafeteria/restaurant also

Nice historic church, with real appreciate of the original arquitecture from centuries ago, since was not really affected by earthquakes like other places in Antigua Guatemala. Good place to visit.

This golden church with white filigree winding its way up the facade is the most stunning church Ive seen in my life. Beautiful inside and out, it also has ruins of an old monastery attached which are well worth the look. Its right in town so easy to find and only a few blocks from Parque Central on the other side of the Santa Catalina Arch.

Beautiful church in the northern part of the city centre. Theres a little market out the front on the weekend thats worth going to.

Very beautiful architecture. The bright yellow is hard to miss. Historical!

Social mobility is a significant issue in Guatemala, especially for women and indigenous peoples. While hard work is not to be discounted, most Guatemalans enjoying a high social status have inherited their wealth. Those that have, continue to have. Those that lack, continue to lack. Upper-class Guatemalans enjoy a level of social and political power unrealized even by members of comparable classes in Europe and the USA. Thus it comes as no surprise that wealthy folks are able to park their Mercedes and large SUVs right in front of la Iglesia de la Merced. Indiginous folks selling basic but authentic and delicious food adjacent to the church seem to hold no animosity. Social Darwinism runs rampant. Just turn off your brain for a moment and enjoy the pretty views.To the commenter who posted that indiginous folks ("hawkers"sell food and other goods outside, but "it still felt safe:" Of course it feels safe. Indiginous Guatemalans have been beat down for centuries. They know their place. This whole town feels safer than anywhere Ive been in the USA.Why would brown people make you feel unsafe? In which country do most mass shootings and serial killings occur? What race of people is mostly responsible for the deaths of 70-85 million people during WWII? Like I said, turn off your brain for a moment and enjoy the pretty views...La movilidad social es un problema importante en Guatemala, especialmente para las mujeres y los pueblos indígenas. Si bien no se debe descartar el trabajo duro, la mayoría de los guatemaltecos que disfrutan de un alto estatus social han heredado su riqueza. Los que tienen, siguen teniendo. Los que carecen, continúan careciendo. Los guatemaltecos de clase alta disfrutan de un nivel de poder social y político que ni siquiera son miembros de clases comparables en Europa y Estados Unidos. Por lo tanto, no sorprende que las personas adineradas puedan estacionar sus Mercedes y grandes SUV justo en frente de la Iglesia de la Merced. La gente indígena que vende comida básica pero auténtica y deliciosa junto a la iglesia parece no tener rencor. El darwinismo social corre desenfrenado. Simplemente apaga tu cerebro por un momento y disfruta de las hermosas vistas.Al comentarista que publicó que la gente indígena ("vendedores ambulantes"vende comida y otros bienes afuera, pero "todavía se sentía seguro:" Por supuesto, se siente seguro. Los guatemaltecos indígenas han sido derrotados durante siglos. Ellos conocen su lugar. Toda esta ciudad se siente más segura que en cualquier otro lugar donde haya estado en los Estados Unidos.¿Por qué la gente morena te haría sentir inseguro? ¿En qué país ocurren la mayoría de los tiroteos masivos y los asesinatos en serie? ¿Qué raza de personas fueron las principales responsables de la muerte de 70-85 millones de personas durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial? Como dije, apaga tu cerebro por un momento y disfruta de las hermosas vistas ...

Its a beautiful place with great views of Antigua!

Beautiful church.Mass timesWeekdays 8am, 5pm, 7pmSundays 7pm (Saturday), 6am, 9am, 11am, 7pm

Lovely place with a buzzing street market just outside every evening !

The views of Antigua and beyond are stunning on a clear day. Its a great place to absorb the local culture and history of the city.

A pleasant church in La Antigua with interesting statues. There are hawkers outside selling Guatemalan products but it still felt safe.

Beautiful church and particular nice because of the street food that can be bought next to it. Many people are eating and chilling here during the weekends. A true experience!

Beautiful exterior with great detail and vibrance. Sit in the park out front and watch the crowds go by. At night and weekends, food vendors set up and offer an authentic cuisine experience. One of the few places not damaged by time or earthquakes. Incredible architecture. From the center, walk towards the arch, at the end, turn left and the church is right there, you cant miss it!

A must visit in Antigua.A mix of architecture styles.

One of loved churches in Antigua Guatemala. People are very kind and you feel comfortable there. Handicapped access. Clean bathroom.

The church is one of the few without any apparent earthquake damage, and holds regular services. The views from the roof offer quite a different perspective of Antigua to the usual viewpoints, and you can see all three volcanoes on a clear day.

This Church is so beautiful inside and outside, its color and architecture makes it look stunning. Visited Semana Santa 2019 . Nearby the Santa Catalina Arch.

This place evokes in me a certain sadness and somberness. Here a Mayan man and wife slowly make their way up the aisle on their knees in petition.

Beautiful looking church. The only downside is the massive amount of vendors surrounding the building that wouldnt leave you alone.

Great views of the volcano at sunset and amaizing architecture

La Merced is a gorgeous church on the north side of Antigua that is painted a mustard yellow in colour and has incredibly intricate and impressive architecture.This church was definitely one of my favourites in Antigua and it is a fantastic place to take some photos. On the weekends local vendors set up shop around the church and sell street food, ice cream and colourful handicrafts. This church is a must-see when in Antigua!

Very nice antique church on eastern.

This is not just an archtectually magnificent church building that has been restored, it is an active, functioning church central to the old city of Antigua. If you never see it, you will hear it. Its bell ring out through the day announcing every parochial thing. Vendors set up booths in the park grounds by it. They also let you tour part of the Monastery that was largely destroyed in an earthquake.

Nice looking church! The semana Santa procession starts here. So it gets super duper crowded with vendors, tourists, locals, tv crews during that week. Great food deals. We got tamales for Q5. And some fancy no-sting honey.

Its a beautiful church right being the Catalina arch and definitely worth the visit. Like the exterior, the inside of the church is also beautiful.

Beautiful church at both day and night.

This is one of those must see places at Antigua, even if youre not a Catholic. There are food vendors outside in the churchs park, great place to taste Guatemalan typical cuisine. These vendors are mostly seasonal, and mostly operate in the afternoon and night so dont get disappointed if you dont find them.

Very beautiful church, inside and out. You cannot help by being moved once inside. Architecturally beautiful as well. A must see.

La Merced is a half a block from the famed Arch in Antigua. The Church has an interior that represents much of the history of Antigua and Guatemala.During Semana Santa which is Good Friday the processions start out of La Merced Church at 4 in the morning and wonders through the streets of Antigua will sunrise.The church does not have specific tours however you can also walk the grounds of the church.

Iconic landmark due to its yellow, arabesque facade. Worth a visit. The Convent ruins next door have signage in English and is cheaper than other ruins in town.

Take a few minutes and go see this church. Beautiful from the outside. Makes for some great pictures. You dont really need to waste your time going in. The outside facade is what you are there for

Not much to do here, walked in for a few minutes, walked around, thats it. Its not bad, just not spectacular either. Maybe I missed it on a good day, or theres better times to go, but you could skip it and not miss much.

Beautiful. Living. If you can only see one Cathedral while in Antigua, this is it. If you can see a second...Las Capachinas. Then more... If you want to worship, too, stay a while & light a candle.