La Merced Church and Convent Cuzco, Peru

Erected in 1536 and rebuilt in 1680 after the great earthquake, this Minor Basilica and convent has a beautiful facade, fine cloisters, and two famous conquistadors buried in the crypt.

Location map of La Merced Church and Convent, Cuzco, Peru. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of La Merced Church and Convent, Cuzco, Peru. Click to enlarge.

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Address
Cuzco, Peru
Coordinates
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Article Info

Page Title
La Merced Church and Convent
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024