Your Santa Fe home rental will put you in touch with one of New Mexico's most beautiful cities. Santa Fe is a major center for art and cultural events. You can see some of the oldest Native American ruins in the country, visit old churches, and see some beautiful artwork. One of the best things about Santa Fe is the number of ways to tour the city. From carriage rides to open trolleys, the number of ways to see the sights is limited only by your imagination. A trolley is one of the best means of seeing the sights. Here are some things you'll see:
1. Loretto Chapel
One sight that must been seen near your Santa Fe vacation home is Loretto Chapel. The church is home to what's known as the "Miraculous Staircase." The beautiful chapel is a very popular place for weddings. The chapel was built in the late-1800s and also housed a school for area children. Beautiful, French-influenced stained glass is used in the windows. The Miraculous staircase, or St. Joseph's Staircase, is an architectural wonder. The staircase lacks center support and has a number of 360-degree turns. It's held up beautifully even though its design defies the laws of physics. Legend has it that it was constructed by St. Joseph himself. The chapel is open to regular tours, and weddings can be held here.
2. Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza is one of the city's most well-known historic areas. The plaza has been designated as a national historical landmark. It's a beautifully-landscaped park with a lot of trees. Benches are scattered around to give you a place to relax and refresh. A monument dedicated to American Indian wars stands in the park. A number of cultural events take place in the square, and it even has its own performance stage. The square is well-decorated during the Christmas season.
3. Palace of the Governers
This is the oldest public building in existence in the U.S. The building is made from eye-catching white adobe. The building has served as a government seat from Spanish colonial times. From 1909 to 2009, the building served as the state history museum. The palace has been a national historic landmark since 1960, preserving its place as an important cultural attraction. It's well worth seeing.
4. New Mexico Museum of Art
Once known as the New Mexico Museum of Fine Art, NMMA is the oldest art museum in New Mexico. It was constructed in 1917 by Isaac Rapp, utilizing an Adobe Revival style. 20,000 items are in the collection. There is an emphasis on collections from the art colonies of Santa Fe and Taos. A number of important Georgia O'Keefe paintings are on display. Several temporary exhibitions are on display. The onsite St. Francis Auditorium hosts the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.
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