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Historic Sites

historic sites smIf you love history, you've come to the right place. Santa Fe's rich past is preserved in historic sites located throughout and near the city.

Explore ancient Native American ruins filled with petroglyphs or a living history museum devoted to Spanish Colonial life. Visit centuries-old adobe and European-style churches. Ride a historic working railroad or enjoy the unique architecture of downtown Santa Fe.

With such a layered history, Santa Fe draws visitors back over and over again to uncover its fascinating past and experience its unforgettable present.

Cathedral Park

213 Cathedral Pl
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Located next to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, this grassy, green park has plaques describing Santa Fe history and benches for relaxing.

Cross of the Martyrs

On Paseo de Peralta, between Otero Street and Hillside Avenue, north of E. Marcy St.
This short, but steep, walkway begins at a stairway located on Paseo de Peralta. As you climb the steps, read the plaques that provide an overview of the city's history. At the top of the hill, a white cross commemorates 21 Franciscan priests killed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Here, you can take in spectacular views of the city and surrounding mountains.

El Palacio

725 Camino Lego
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505 476-1145
In continuous publication since 1913, El Palacio is the country’s oldest museum magazine. The magazine covers the art, history and culture of the Southwest as reflected by the exhibitions, programs and research of the Museum of New Mexico family of museums and monuments.