Iglesia y Convento de la Merced — Attraction in San Isidro

I visited the church with a friend of mine last April 21st . We had a clear objective, visit the house of grandparents that the Church next to the Government supports, and contribute a small help as well as share experiences with which they carry out a very humanitarian work by providing quality of life to the grandparents who gather there. We were surprised at how beautiful it remains. This Church, built in 1755 and rebuilt in the 19th century, It consists of three wide ships, a beautiful main altar, and a dome. Its interior has been decorated imitating the Italian churches according to the San Pedro de Rome model, showing an excess of ornamentation. In it you will find vaults painted with frescoes and several old paintings.  It is striking his curious medium cloister decorated with statues, including one from the prophet Elijah and another from San Dimas the good thief.

Since we found it, in its exterior the imponencia of its height, the thick columns and the arches and highlights the gloomy facade, totally contrary to the splendid interior, full of light, ornaments and color contrasts. Extensive murals, paintings that bathe walls and ceilings, luxury of abundance, imposing beauty.

The temple is currently a meeting place between the followers of the Afro -Cuban religion of Santería. The Virgen de la Merced corresponds to Obbatalá, one of the gods of Yoruba culture.

It is worth mentioning that on September 24 of each year the feast of Our Lady of Merced takes place, and on that day the faithful go to the Church dressed in...

I happened upon this church accidentally and its entrance was so unassuming. But when I walked inside it was the most spectacular thing I could imagine, it was exactly what I was looking to see when I came to...

Dans la vieille ville, non loin du port et entre les Rues "Cuba" et "Mercaderes", se trouve cette église dont la façade est en style Néo classique sur 2 étages. Elle forme l'angle du couvent. La façade est agréable à regarder/ photographier en matinée (soleil , après elle est sombre). si l'édifice est ouvert (avant et après els offices), vous pourrez voir à l'intérieur, la nef centrale entièrement peinte et 2 nefs latérales. Admirez aussi le chœur, la chaire de prêche, ainsi que les chapelles latérales avec fresques et dorures.Cette église n'est pas souvent proposée dans les circuits de visite. Les fresques murales sont dégradées,...