Iglesia de La Merced
Iglesia de La Merced
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- Alex LorenzNew York City, New York62 contributionsBest view of Granada, beware of the staircaseBeautiful church to visit for at least 15-20 mins! You pay $2 to go up a very small winding staircase and you'll be up to the bell tower, which has the best views of the city. You can also walk around the church and see beautiful paintings and one jesus in drag, which was a highlight for me. Recommend!Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 5 February 2024
- chiefbluehawkOnalaska, Wisconsin166 contributionsCool Cathedral!This place was very nice. They do offer a bell tower for a small rate. The Hotel Real Merced is right across the street. When we were there, it was Ash Wednesday and it was cool to hear the service going on and see all the people. The History of the buildings in Nicaragua and especially in Granada with the cathedarals are really cool.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 March 2024
- Ted ESimi Valley, California1,018 contributionsClimb the bell towerA colonial church. It’s amazing that it’s still standing so many years later. I’d say the highlight of our visit was climbing the bell tower to look out over the city. It costs 35 Cordóbas, but was well worth it. Also, every 15 minutes a man climbs the stairs to ring the bells by hand. Cover your ears 😃Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 June 2024
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moviegeekjn
Phoenix, AZ2,350 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Worthwhile to see interior--peaceful and serene. And I had the good fortune to come when a talented singer was practicing for an upcoming service.
They advertise the best city view that you access by climbing a winding narrow set of stairs.for $1.
They advertise the best city view that you access by climbing a winding narrow set of stairs.for $1.
Written 6 April 2022
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chiefbluehawk
Onalaska, WI166 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This place was very nice. They do offer a bell tower for a small rate. The Hotel Real Merced is right across the street. When we were there, it was Ash Wednesday and it was cool to hear the service going on and see all the people. The History of the buildings in Nicaragua and especially in Granada with the cathedarals are really cool.
Written 12 March 2024
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Freddy M
Matagalpa, Nicaragua50 contributions
Jan 2015 • Business
This is probably the most accessible viewpoint of Granada. Although the stairs are a bit complicated, the view and photos that can be obtained, definitely worth it.
Climbing the tower of course is something nice, just make sure you are not with very old people, because can be a little bit exhaustive. The church also is very beautiful and could be a nice place to rest if you feel tired after the climbing.
Climbing the tower of course is something nice, just make sure you are not with very old people, because can be a little bit exhaustive. The church also is very beautiful and could be a nice place to rest if you feel tired after the climbing.
Written 20 January 2015
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suz
501 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
A simple church with beautiful carvings and altar. There was no one inside so you had time to sit and meditate quietly. Appreciate it for its Nicaraguan location.
Written 13 March 2020
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gk8795
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Ever since I saw a picture of Granada taken from its' bell tower, I knew that I would have to make my way to Nicaragua. While the spectacular views of the city are an icing on the cake, the church itself is quite beautiful and worth a visit!
Written 8 June 2017
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada27,196 contributions
Jan 2020
An "all day" in Granada (for about 6 hours to be exact), the "most memorable" part of my visit to the town really was the visit to this church and which specifically was not for the church itself but for its "tower views" from the bell chamber or such at the top of its tower (the "only tower" to go up by a spiral staircase for just about a minute until getting to "right below" something like 3 bells in the chamber) from which are: a 360-degree view of the brick roofs of this "pretty flat" town (with mostly just 1-storied buildings), a "wide-horizon" view of Lake Nicaragua to the east with also the beautiful "main cathedral" of this town seen at about halfway, but above all a sight which I would just describe as a "phenomenal one" which is that of the big volcano Volcan Mombacho (kind of towering over this town and yes a "full & clear" view of it at just a relatively short distance out of town!). And also somewhat unique about this church is its outdoor "inner courtyard" (just a pretty small one but with a vertical structure like a monument or such in the middle of it) to get to from the inside which is also actually one for a nice walk around (with some shrines or secondary altars along its 2 lengths, nice-sized sculptures & beautiful stained-glass drawings on some windows).
After arriving from Managua by a "collectivo minivan" (for about a 1.5-hour ride from the roadside UCA station or such) right at the town's "main plaza" Parque Central, this church was my 2nd stop at just about a 5-minute walk to the west from the 1st stop which was the Plaza itself (really quite a vibrant one with just plenty of souvenirs vendors, horse-drawn carriages & also the "main cathedral" Catedral de Granada on its east side with just a "great exterior" to admire but not that much inside except some great paintings on the ceiling), and it was the small park at the "lake front" of Lake Nicaragua which was the 3rd & last stop after this church by heading back east to the Plaza followed by about another 15-minute walk further east (with a nice lake view where you can go all the way to the water's edge, a big '(heart) Granada' sign & a statue of the conquistador Cordoba).
After arriving from Managua by a "collectivo minivan" (for about a 1.5-hour ride from the roadside UCA station or such) right at the town's "main plaza" Parque Central, this church was my 2nd stop at just about a 5-minute walk to the west from the 1st stop which was the Plaza itself (really quite a vibrant one with just plenty of souvenirs vendors, horse-drawn carriages & also the "main cathedral" Catedral de Granada on its east side with just a "great exterior" to admire but not that much inside except some great paintings on the ceiling), and it was the small park at the "lake front" of Lake Nicaragua which was the 3rd & last stop after this church by heading back east to the Plaza followed by about another 15-minute walk further east (with a nice lake view where you can go all the way to the water's edge, a big '(heart) Granada' sign & a statue of the conquistador Cordoba).
Written 28 October 2020
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skye2018
Toronto, Canada11 contributions
Feb 2020
Only $2USD to enter and see the most incredible view of the city of Granada! Its so worth it. The stairs a steep and winding so just watch your step!
Written 24 February 2020
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Shula
Frome, UK147 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Granada is flat so get really good views of the city and hills around. Well worth a quick trip up the stairs to take in the sights of the city and lakes.
Written 28 January 2020
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Szabin
London, UK435 contributions
Jan 2020
It’s located close to the main park.
Able to go upstairs and have a city view.
Roads around are very crowd, market is close by.
Able to go upstairs and have a city view.
Roads around are very crowd, market is close by.
Written 21 January 2020
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Walter Gaczewski
Granada, Nicaragua12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
For the best views of the city go up in the bellow. Only costs a dollar. Church is rustic looking but beautiful inside.
Written 19 January 2020
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Hi there. Is there a website for this property? I am interested in booking info. Thanks!
Written 23 December 2014
No . Its just a small church, you just walk up, pay your dollar and go up. There is no tour
Written 24 December 2014
Will you be open for the hike and tour on Christmas Day, 12-25-14? Thank you!
Written 17 December 2014
Well, the church will most likely be open since they offer mass on Christmas day. As for the bell tower I am not quite sure if it will be open or not. However, if it is for $1 you can go to the top and see a spectacular view of the small city of Granada.
Written 19 December 2014
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