Nicaragua 2008

The Iglesia de La Merced was constructed in the middle of the 16th century; the towers were added between 1781 and 1783. The bell tower is a favorite spot for all to climb to view the city of Granada and surroundings.


Looking west from the bell tower	Nave	Facade, facing east, with bell tower	Looking east toward the lake, with Catedral

Local house from bell tower	Roofs and courtyards from bell tower	Statue atop La Merced	To the west, Iglesia Xalteva and another modern church

To the south, Volcan Mombacho		Cupola and two statues, La Merced	Lois in bell tower, Catedral in distance