Santa Fe, State capital in New Mexico, United States
Situated at 2,194 meters above sea level in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe exhibits adobe architecture throughout its historical center and streets.
Founded in 1610 by Spanish governor Pedro de Peralta, Santa Fe stands as the oldest state capital in the United States and served as a provincial Spanish seat.
The Palace of the Governors hosts a daily Native American market where local artists display traditional silver jewelry, pottery, and hand-woven textiles.
The central Plaza area contains numerous museums, restaurants serving New Mexican cuisine, art galleries, and shops within walking distance of each other.
The Loretto Chapel features a spiral staircase constructed without central support or nails, using wooden pegs to connect its 33 steps.
Location: Santa Fe County
Inception: 1610
Founders: Pedro de Peralta
Elevation above the sea: 2,194 m
Website: https://santafenm.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.66667,-105.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
List of major monuments and museums in Santa Fe outlining the history and culture of New Mexico through its historic buildings and art collections.
Loretto Chapel
3.3 km
Meow Wolf
3 km
San Miguel Mission
3.2 km
Palace of the Governors
3.5 km
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
3.5 km
New Mexico State Capitol
3 km
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
3.4 km
Santa Fe Plaza
3.5 km
New Mexico Governor's Mansion
5.2 km
De Vargas Street House
3.2 km
Soldiers' Monument
3.4 km
New Mexico Museum of Art
3.5 km
Museum of International Folk Art
3.6 km
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
3.8 km
Fort Marcy
4 km
Paolo Soleri Amphitheater
649 m
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
3.6 km
Santa Fe Historic District
3.6 km
Lensic Theater
3.3 km
Santuario de Guadalupe
3 km
Scottish Rite Temple
3.9 km
Upaya Institute and Zen Center
5.6 km
Don Diego de Vargas Zapata Luján Ponce de León, El Marques de la Nava de Barcinas
3.7 km
Acequia Madre
4.2 km
New Mexico History Museum
3.4 km
National Park Service Southwest Regional Office
4 km
Santa Fe Farmers Market
2.3 kmReviews
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