La Merced
La Merced is a neighborhood in León Department, Nicaragua. La Merced is situated nearby to the neighborhood La Pintora, as well as near Cova de Iria.Places of Interest
Highlights include León Cathedral and Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center.
León Cathedral
Church
The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, also known as the "Royal and Renowned Basilica Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary", is a significantly important and historic landmark in León, Nicaragua. León Cathedral is situated 3½ km southwest of La Merced.
Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center
Museum
Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center is a museum, which is situated 4 km southwest of La Merced.
Museum of Traditions and Legends
Museum
El Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas is located in León, Nicaragua. The museum building was once the infamous XXI prison where, from 1921 to 1979, many prisoners were tortured. Museum of Traditions and Legends is situated 4 km southwest of La Merced.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include León and Sutiava.
León
Founded in 1524, León is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. With colonial splendor, it is the intellectual center of Nicaragua, renowned for its university, old churches, fine museums, revolutionary history and student life.Telica
Town
Telica is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. It is located just north of the city of León. Telica volcano, which is among Nicaragua's most active volcanoes, is located within Telica municipality. Telica is situated 6 km north of La Merced.
La Merced
- Type: Neighborhood
- Also known as: “Barrio La Merced” and “Reparto La Merced”
- Category: locality
- Location: León Department, Nicaragua, Central America, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.46421° or 12° 27′ 51″ north
Longitude
-86.86301° or 86° 51′ 47″ west
Open location code
764MF47P+MQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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