The cloister of the former convent of La Merced in Mexico City

It was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Fray Juan de Herrera. The arches of the upper floor are a true work of art. It is covered by a grid formed with guides of exuberant foliage and the arches are highlighted with diamond points; the shelves are ornamented with great Baroque richness and images of Mercedarian saints were sculpted on the spandrels; only the cloister remains of the convent.

It was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Fray Juan de Herrera. The arches of the upper floor are a true work of art. It is covered by a grid formed with guides of exuberant foliage and the arches are highlighted with diamond points; the shelves are ornamented with great Baroque richness and images of Mercedarian saints were sculpted on the spandrels; only the cloister remains of the convent.

Streets of Uruguay and Talavera, Historic Center.

Source: Aeroméxico Tips No. 32 Mexico City / Fall 2004

Video: Mexico City Markets Mercados Sonora La Merced La Ciudadela CDMX 2019 (May 2024).