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Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (Iglesia de La Merced) vs Santo Domingo Church
Santo Domingo Church and Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Santo Domingo Church is preferred by most professionals compared to Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy. Santo Domingo Church is ranked #1 in Cusco with accolades from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (Iglesia de La Merced)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Calle Mantas s/n, Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's
"It has a beautiful facade and lovely cloisters with a mural depicting the life of the Merced Order's founder."
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Fodor's
"La Merced contains one of the city's most priceless treasures—the Custodia, a solid gold container for communion wafers."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The museum’s most famous possession is a priceless solid-gold monstrance, 1.2m high and covered with rubies, emeralds and no fewer than 1500 diamonds and 600 pearls."
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Ask to see it if the display room is locked.
Santo Domingo Church
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Koricancha, Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's
"Qoricancha and Santo Domingo together form perhaps the most vivid illustration in Cusco of Andean culture's collision with western Europe."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Less baroque and ornate than many of Cuzco’s churches, it is notable for its charming paintings of archangels depicted as Andean children in jeans and T-shirts. "
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"São Domingo church is easily recognisable by its large yellow and white façade, the alcoves of which are adorned with religious statues, as well as its green shutters and doorway. "
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