San Miguel Mission

church in Santa Fe
#13 in Santa Fe / #1340 in United States of America
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San Miguel Mission, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the oldest churches in the United States. Originally built around 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians under the direction of Franciscan friars, the mission has undergone several restorations over the centuries. It features traditional adobe architecture and is renowned for its historic bell, which dates back to 1356. The mission serves as a significant cultural and historical landmark, reflecting the deep Spanish colonial and Native American heritage of the region.


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