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San Miguel Mission

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
505/983-3974
Ranked #19 of 111 attractions in Santa Fe
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Art Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in...... more » Owner description: Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country. « less
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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97 reviews 97 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is a significant old Catholic mission in Santa Fe which I had every intention of visiting. When I got there, there was a note on the door saying it was close for the day. So I walked over to the tourism center which happens to be next door and asked them if they knew if it would be open... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Very interesting place ir you like history and churches...we enjoyed More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This is the oldest church in the USA. It was a great example of Spanish Colonial construction religious art. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Oldest mission in Santa Fe, perhaps in the country. Really a lovely old structure -- whose historical value makes it more of a curiosity than anything. Ring the bell while you are inside. More

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Bogota, Colombia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

This is one of the most ancient churches in Santa Fe, really worth a visit More

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Colorado
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The church is interesting a lot of history. It is a comfortable place to sit and pray. The day we were there morning there were field trips from schools so it was packed. We went back later in the day and it was empty. We were able to light a candle sit and reflect. I hope to return again someday. More

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burlington, NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

We visited on a random Thursday, thinking that all would be open and viewable to the public. Unfortunately, there was a ceremony occurring when we arrived, so we were unable to see the interior of the church. The outside was beautiful and clean -- but plan accordingly if you really want to see the inside! More

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Bensalem, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Did not get there on time to see the inside of the church but the outside is charming enough. Besides, how often do you get to see the oldest church in a country? Worth a stop even if it's a quick one. More

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Old Bridge, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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The mission/church was under renovations when we visited but it was fine as we really just wanted to take a peak at the oldest working church in the US. Its worth the stop if your in Santa Fe but keep in mind you'll only need at most 15 minutes so plan this stop around another activity. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Nothing special here. Parts are under renovation. Ee were in and out in 1 min. More

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