Church of our Lady of Mercy in Ronda: photos, reviews

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The Church of Our Lady of Mercy is a captivating stop in Ronda, offering both simplicity and elegance. The church's lovely bell tower stands as a quiet sentinel over its surroundings. Outside, pebble steps provide a perfect vantage point to admire the nearby bullfighting ring, a verdant park, and the dramatic gorge. The church is conveniently wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy its tranquil atmosphere. For a special treat, the secret bakery run by nuns offers fresh cakes that are worth discovering. If you're visiting during Easter, the Spanish parade is a spectacle not to be missed.

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Wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Ronda

Bus stop 297 m walk

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4.5/5 327 reviews

Sebastian Mydlarz

Kościół w którym znajduje się relikwia Św. Teresy z Avilla. Jest to jej dłoń której dotknięcie ma przynosić szczęście. Obecnie znajduje się za szybką. Warto odwiedzić choćby na chwilkę.

Alberto Andres Rubio

Iglesia de la Merced, tiene tres naves. En el Retablo Mayor se encuentra la imagen de Santa Teresa de Jesús. Una reliquia, contiene la mano incorrupta de Santa Teresa, dentro de un relicario de plata y piedras preciosas. Pertenece a la orden de las religiosas Carmelitas.

M Lobo

Visited July 2024 and stayed for mass. Beautiful old basilica with a fascinating history housing the actual relic (the incorruptible left hand) of St. Teresa of Avila. The founder of the discalced Carmelite nuns. After the death of St. Teresa, her relic was housed here until General Francisco Franco a devout Catholic and ruler of Spain took it to his home as he believed the relic kept him safe throughout his rule. After his death in 1975 the relic was returned to the Basilica. The nuns are great bakers and offer a variety of baked goods. The shortbread and lemon butter cookies were outstanding. On the side of the basilica is this little room with a wooden turnstile and a list of their offerings with prices on the wall. You ring the bell. They answer without being seen, you tell them what you want, then place the money on the turnstile, they return the change and the baked goods.

Church of our Lady of Mercy in Ronda

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