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Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Between Alameda and Water sts., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-0092
Ranked #13 of 111 attractions in Santa Fe
4.5 of 5 stars 226 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Leisure education
Description: This chapel contains a mysterious spiral staircase built without nails, dowels or any visible support.
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Santa Fe
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The Loretto is a must-see in Santa Fe, especially during the holiday season. It is a classic New Mexico landmark, with a little mystery and religious wonder.

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Valdosta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A friend form Mendoza, Argentina heard about this Chapel, so we traveled the US to see this beautiful church. No matter what religion a person is, this is a MUST to see!

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Denver, CO
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful chapel and the staircase is an amazing piece of art. When it was first built it did not have railings. The cost is $3 to get in. Kids under 6 are free. You do exit through a very large gift shop which seemed a little cheesy, but still worth seeing.

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Roswell, New Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The staircase is miraculous! A must see in Santa Fe.

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Dallas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Volunteers provide excellent presentations.about the history of the church and its renowned staircase up to the choir loft. Worth the $3 entrance fee.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This beautiful chapel, which is very near the Cathedral Basilica and Central Plaza, is a magnet to tourists due to the spiral staircase in its interior. You can't walk up the staircase, though it is still sturdy (a maintenance man ascended it while I was there). The interior of the chapel (which is as large as the Catholic Church in... More

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Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

This is beautiful. smal chapel. the mysterious staircase is worth your trip just to see. For $3.00 you can't miss this one. so spiritual. you can feel peace and calm.

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Fredericksburg, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Well worth visiting -- very interesting and inspiring. Relax and take it in...

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Fountain, Co
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The miraculous staircase is certainly worth the $3 entrance fee. It send chills up my spine. Loved the stained glass windows and the small but intimate chapel.

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Chicago, IL
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The chapel is small and can easily get crowded. The staircase is beautiful to behold.

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