Sightseeing
History BuffCathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
FreeStep inside a Romanesque Revival cathedral in downtown Santa Fe to see La Conquistadora and its chapels.
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SightseeingQuirky FunHistory Buff
Loretto Chapel
Loretto Chapel is a sightseeing stop in Santa Fe, NM, part of the Albuquerque & Santa Fe guide. Cost: under $25.
207 Old Santa Fe Trail · Santa Fe, NM
Why you should go…
Completed in 1878, Loretto Chapel is best known for its 'miraculous staircase,' a two-story spiral built without a central pole or nails, still debated by architects and carpenters today. The chapel now operates as a small museum and popular wedding venue rather than an active parish.
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