It is known for its unusual helix shaped spiral staircase the miraculous stair.
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The loretto chapel in santa fe new mexico usa is a former roman catholic church that is now used as a museum and a wedding chapel.
Loretto chapel s spiral staircase has withstood the test of time and this historic work of beauty continues to be a major attraction in santa fe.
Loretto chapel visit the fascinating santa fe new mexico wedding chapel that has amazed the masses from all over the world.
Erected between 1873 and 1878 on the grounds of the academy of our lady of light a catholic girls school in santa fe new mexico the loretto chapel stands out to this day as a rare example of gothic revival architecture in a landscape dominated by pueblo and adobe.
French by birth he was elected as the very first bishop of the diocese and commissioned and oversaw the construction of a chapel named our lady of light in 1873.
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The most remarkable part of the chapel is definitely its spiral staircase.
The loretto our lady of light chapel was a catholic chapel from it s creation in 1878 until it was sold to private buyers in 1971.
Joseph with its construction.
It was commissioned by archbishop jean baptiste lamy and designed by french architect antoine mouly with the help of his son.
A religious order called the sisters of loretto would maintain the chapel.
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It s now a museum that cost a few dollars to enter and is available for weddings.
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The loretto chapel in santa fe new mexico is a former roman catholic church that is privately owned today and it is used as a wedding chapel and a museum.
It has been the subject of legend and the circumstances surrounding its construction and its builder were.
During 1872 the bishop of the santa fe archdiocese was jean baptiste lamy.
Loretto chapel is famous for its miraculous staircase unique gifts and unforgettable weddings.
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Many still believe in its miracle as an answer to the nuns prayers.
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