The Church of La Merced, built in 1767, is an iconic example of Guatemalan Baroque architecture. Its vibrant yellow façade, adorned with Solomonic columns and religious reliefs, symbolizes redemption and mercy. Designed with seismic resistance, it withstood the 1773 earthquake. Inside, colonial-era religious images evoke deep devotion. The adjacent convent ruins house a monumental lotus-shaped fountain. La Merced remains a key spiritual and cultural hub in Antigua Guatemala.