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St. Francis Cathedral

Cathedral Place at San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Downtown)
505/982-5619
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Ranked #5 of 89 attractions in Santa Fe
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Leisure education
Description: This cathedral was built in 1886, and is known for its beautiful Romanesque architecture.
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wichita
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful church and it's a great place to start on the Plaza because it is so central; it's almost European in the feeling of the cathedral on the main square in small towns. It has beautiful stained glass and is definitely worth a visit.

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Sartell, MN
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

This church was absolutely beautiful. I loved the sanctuary, stained glass, and painted stations of the cross. The baptismal font was the most beautiful one I've seen. Cant imagine how much that alone cost, much less everything else in the church. Beautiful stop!

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Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Worth a visit for the historical aspect and beauty of the cathedral. Just a short walk from the plaza in the center of town.

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Yelm, Washington
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This church is absolutely beautiful and it's also right in the heart of the "plaza" so it's easy to find.

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Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Beautiful depiction of several hundred years of history on the many squares overlaid on the doors. The statue of Jesus outside the main entrance is also noteworthy. Did not explore inside too much as there was rehearsal for an upcoming ordination underway

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Denver, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Wow--compared to other Cathedrals, this is nothing special. The people are rude and you can't get a moment to even take it in. Not impressed.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Originally a parish church built to please the city's first archbishop a century and a half ago, the building has been inadequate and run-down its entire existence, barely standing by the forties. It was never able to raise enough money to be completed but it has had a modest face lift whenever needed. Now a basilica, it has recently been... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Attended Sunday mass, and it was a wonderful experience. People were friendly and kind. The music was uplifting. We even met the pastor outside and had a nice little chat with him. A great experience.

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novato, ca
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Beautiful inside , but really enjoyed the stations of the cross garden adjacent to the cathedral. I have been more impressed with other churches, but this is a nice respite right off the plaza worth visiting.

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Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This site was exactly as advertised. When we walked in someone actually came up and explained all the details of the church to us. Very nice of her and we enjoyed the visit

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