Santa Fe

Many Americans do not realize that Santa Fe is older than any city or town in Virginia or in Massachusetts. The building below on the left is the oldest government building in the United States (now a museum), and the building on the right is our nation’s oldest church. Both were built in 1610.

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Santa Fe is not a large city, and much of it can be explored in a leisurely walk. Below are some of the sights that can be seen in the central part of the city. Many of the buildings you will see are centuries old, though new ones are often indistinguishable, since new buildings must also be constructed of adobe.

La Fonda is a beautiful building, and a wonderful place to stay

Below are some other sights in Santa Fe

Miracle Stair

Here are some pictures of the Loreto Chapel and its famous “miracle Stair”

After you have seen how much things cost in Santa Fe, enjoyed the world-class art and music, and been frightened by the menu prices, come on down to earth in Las Cruces.

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