Loretto Chapel, Gothic Revival chapel and museum in Santa Fe, United States.
The Loretto Chapel features a double-spiral wooden staircase that rises twenty feet to reach the choir loft without central support.
The Sisters of Loretto commissioned this chapel in 1873 for their girls' school, and French architect Projectus Mouly oversaw its construction until 1878.
The chapel's design draws inspiration from Paris's Sainte-Chapelle, incorporating French stained glass windows and Gothic architectural elements.
The chapel operates from Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with Sunday hours from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The spiral staircase consists of wooden pieces assembled without nails or glue, using wooden pegs to connect its thirty-three steps.
Location: Santa Fe
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: 207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 87501
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sunday 10:30-17:00; Monday-Saturday 09:30-16:30; Sunday 10:30-16:30
Phone: +15059820092
Email: info@lorettochapel.com
Website: https://lorettochapel.com
GPS coordinates: 35.68560,-105.93800
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
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