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La Iglesia de la Merced

Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of María de Cervello

The statue of María de Cervello, a 12th-centry Spanish saint often invoked to protect against shipwrecks. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Panama // Casco Viejo Panama City· Christian Art & Architecture· Churches & Cathedrals· Panama City Panama· UNESCO World Heritage Sites Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

Dating back to 1680, La Iglesia de la Merced sits in the heart of Casco Viejo, just a couple of blocks from Independence Square. Its weathered stone facade is made of stones recovered from the abandoned original old city of Panama, Panama Viejo, and is flanked by two gleaming white stucco bell towers, with bells chiming every 15 minutes.

The decorations inside are relatively restrained, with exposed wooden ceiling and a tastefully tiled floor. In alcoves around the edge are a number of statues dedicated to saints and religious figures, some more tastefully crafted than others but all of them well maintained.

Particularly striking is a statue of María de Cervelló (also known as María del Socorro or Mary or Cervellione) holding a ship in her hand. She was a 13th-century saint who was reputed to, after she had died, sail on the wings of the wind to rescue ships who were at risk of shipwreck.

Photos of La Iglesia de la Merced

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Facade

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Main Altar

The main altar. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Stone Columns

Some of the weathered stone columns. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of Saint Rita of Cascia

Statue of Saint Rita of Cascia. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Patterned Tiles

Some of the ornately patterned tiles on the church’s floor. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of Maria de Cervello

A closer view of the statue of Maria de Cervello. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City

One of the small side altars.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of Christ

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

A stone statue on the outside of the church. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Door Knocker

One of the ornate door knockers. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Door with Coat of Arms

A coat of arms inlay in one of the doors. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of St Joseph

A statue of St. Joseph. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City

Another of the alcove altars. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue

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La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Statue of María de Cervello

Statue of María de Cervello. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo Panama City Altar

Where to Next?

  • Iglesia de la Merced, Granada, Nicaragua
    Iglesia de la Merced | Granada
  • Statue Preservation at Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad in Mexico City, Mexico
    Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad
  • Templo de la Ensenanza Main Altar and Nave
    Templo de la Enseñanza
  • Plaza de la Catedral Casco Viejo Panama City
    Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
  • Iglesia San Francisco de Asis Casco Viejo Panama
    Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
  • Mary and Child Statue at Iglesia de Santa Ines, Mexico City, Mexico
    Iglesia de Santa Ines
  • Iglesia San Jose Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
    Iglesia San Jose
  • Mercado de Mariscos (Seafood Market) in Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
    Panama City's Seafood Market (Mercado de Mariscos)
  • Arco Chato at Iglesia Santo Domingo in Casco Viejo
    Iglesia Santo Domingo and the Arco Chato


Travel Advice for Panama

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Health & Vaccinations

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David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


Location: Casco Viejo
Country: Panama
Coordinates:
      Latitude: 8.952684
      Longitude: -79.536571

      # Casco Viejo Panama City
      # Christian Art & Architecture
      # Churches & Cathedrals
      # Panama City Panama
      # UNESCO World Heritage Sites



About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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