6 Sacred & Religious Sites in Santa Fe That You Shouldn't Miss

June 26, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Venture into the unspoiled beauty of 7,000-foot Rocky Mountain vistas, marvel at the contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts, feast on legendary cuisine and relax in rustic sophistication. A visit to Santa Fe, Travel & Leisure's #1 Cultural Getaway, feels a lot like a visit to Europe. The Spanish Colonial charm of this historic destination has been enchanting travelers for over 400 years. And Santa Fe shows no signs of slowing down.
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1. Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

100 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-5503 +1 505-988-2027 http://www.ologsf.com
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

Built in 1795, this church houses the oldest shrine to the Virgin Mary in the United States.

Reviewed By onelastplace

This is the oldest continuously operating shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the country. It is administered by the parish behind it and what a wonderfully welcoming Community. There is a small gift shop behind the shrine with a friendly worker to answer any questions. It has an interesting history of you take the time to ask some questions,

2. Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail Between Alameda and Water sts., Santa Fe, NM 87501 +1 505-982-0092 [email protected] http://www.lorettochapel.com/
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4.5 based on 5,035 reviews

Loretto Chapel

This chapel contains a mysterious spiral staircase built without nails, dowels or any visible support.

Reviewed By StevenP3559 - Pueblo, United States

This small chapel is known by people world round for its "miraculous stairway" that winds to the choir loft above the church's nave. It is a beautiful little chapel and well worth a visit while in downtown Santa Fe.

3. San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trl Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2746 +1 505-983-3974 http://sanmiguelchapel.org
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4.5 based on 878 reviews

San Miguel Chapel

Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country.

Reviewed By KLE2013 - Centreville, United States

An outstanding example of preserved Adobe architecture, San Miguel Chapel is considered to be the oldest church structure in the United States. The chapel is thought to have been built around 1610 and rebuilt and restored multiple times over the centuries. The wooden altar screen dates from 1798 and its painting of various Saints date back to the mid 18th century. Around the walls of the sanctuary are 14 stations of the cross carved of pine. Just beyond the communion rail is a bit of the original dirt floor and sanctuary steps. On the afternoon of our visit a pianist and violinist were rehearsing for a concert and the chapel was filled with beautiful music. Admission was a mere $1.00

4. Cristo Rey

Upper Canyon Rd. At Camino Cabra, Santa Fe, NM 87501 +1 505-983-8528 http://cristoreyparish.org
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Cristo Rey

Believed to be the largest adobe structure in the United States, parts of this magnificent church date from 1761.

5. Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument

Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument

6. New Mexico Eternal Flame

Capitol Place Don Gasper Avenue, Santa Fe, NM http://www.vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php
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New Mexico Eternal Flame

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