Exploring Downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico: Historic Plaza, Adobe Architecture, Art, Culture, Faith, and Southwestern Charm (June 5, 2013)

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A statue of the Virgin Mary dressed in blue and white, surrounded by greenery, with a person in a brown shirt standing in front of it, and a warning traffic sign indicating a road bend in the foreground.

Built in 1776-96, the Santuario de Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico is the oldest extant shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the United States.

Exterior view of a two-story adobe-style building featuring shops, including 'double take' and 'the ranch gallery,' with pedestrians walking in front and blue awnings over windows.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: A History Lesson Through Its Most Iconic Landmarks

"A nation that forgets its past has no future" quote on a wall, with faded text indicating "J. F. Halpin Center and Archives" and a sign that says "STATE PARKING ONLY".

“A Nation that forgets its past has no future.”

A colorful mural depicting mythical and historical themes, featuring a large figure with horns amidst various characters and elements representing culture and history.

I love building art. And it appears the City of Santa Fe supports Art in Public Places.

Exterior view of Old Santa Fe Inn with a speed limit sign and a directional curve sign in the foreground.

The Old Santa Fe Inn has been renovated and rebranded as Piñon Court by La Fonda.

A brown adobe building with a wooden balcony and several parked cars in front, including a silver sedan and a black jeep.

I love the architecture in Santa Fe. I love the old adobe buildings and the history. It all tells a story.

A circular sign featuring the text 'Guadalupe Station' and an illustration of a steam locomotive, set against a beige wall with a turquoise border, alongside the number '328'.

Guadalupe Station: The Santa Fe Depot is the northern terminus for the NM Rail Runner Express commuter rail line and its connection to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

A serene outdoor religious area featuring a statue of a woman, surrounded by flowers and greenery, with a building in the background and colorful stained glass windows.

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Facade of the Union Protectiva de Santa Fe building, featuring a ramp and cream-colored walls with a sign above the entrance.

Union Protectiva de Santa Fe Nuevo Mejico

Sign for Seret & Sons featuring decorative tiles, mounted on a textured wall.

The Inn of The Five Graces has long served as the ultimate canvas for Ira & Sylvia Seret’s distinctive design aesthetic, a vision they crafted through retail experience, Seret & Sons.

A decorative wall with a pink arch and floral designs surrounds a mural depicting silhouetted domes against a gradient sunset background.

This art and space spoke to me. I love everything about it.

Street view of a historical church with twin bell towers, surrounded by adobe buildings and parked cars.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis: History, Art and Architecture, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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