Description:
Erected in 1536 and rebuilt after the great earthquake in the 17th century, La Merced ranks just below the cathedral and the La Compañía church in importance. It has a beautiful facade and lovely cloisters with a mural depicting the life of the Merced Order's founder. The sacristy contains a small museum of religious art, including a fantastic solid-gold monstrance swathed in precious stones. In the vaults of the church are the remains of two famous conquistadors, Diego de Almagro and Gonzalo Pizarro.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 084/231-831
Address:
- Calle Mantas s/n
- Cusco
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8:30am-noon and 2-5pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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