Church of La Merced
Iglesia de La Merced
Plain on the outside, but inside it has a gilded Baroque altar and a mestizo-style pulpit; the bell tower can be climbed for a view when it is open.
The church was begun in the 16th century and is one of Sucre's oldest churches. Its exterior is simple, but inside it is known for a Baroque altar with gilded carvings and a mestizo-style pulpit, which together make it the most elaborate interior in the city. When open, visitors can climb the bell tower or roof for a view of the nearby San Felipe Neri convent and the red-tiled rooftops. Opening hours are irregular, and admission costs a few bolivianos. It is a 3-minute walk from the main square.
Opening hours
Irregular opening
Nearby sights
- San Felipe Neri Convent
- Museo Universitario Charcas
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre
- Plaza 25 de Mayo
- Casa de la Libertad
- Santa Clara Convent Museum
- Basilica of San Francisco, Sucre
- Mercado Central de Sucre