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Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Between Alameda and Water sts., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-0092
Ranked #12 of 111 attractions in Santa Fe
4.5 of 5 stars 224 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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Denver, CO
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 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. More

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

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

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Dallas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 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. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

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. More

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Fredericksburg, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

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

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Fountain, Co
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

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. More

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Chicago, IL
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Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

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

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Woodstock, Illinois, United States
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Absolutely beautiful. I understand from the docent that this is a privately owned and maintained chapel - kept in pristine condition. The staircase and its myth are quite hair-raising. More

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Salt Lake City
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

I wanted to know more about the history. But you had to sit a long time in the chapple to hear all the recording, or buy something in the large gift shop, that explains what is so special about the staircase. I actually paid and went twice to just learn more about it. The chappel is very small which explains... More

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