Experts' Choice Award Loretto Chapel
9 expert reviews
“The physics of the structure can be explained by architects today, but that doesn't stop about a quarter-million visitors every year from marveling at the elegant spruce spiral.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "A delicate Gothic church modeled after Sainte-Chapelle in Paris... the chapel is known for the "Miraculous Staircase"." Full review
Lonely Planet "Famous as the site of St Joseph's Miraculous Staircase, a spiraling and apparently unsupported wooden staircase." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A popular wedding site, diminutive Loretto Chapel in downtown Santa Fe is world-famous for its circular wooden staircase." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Leading to the choir loft, this staircase makes two complete 360-degree turns with no nails or other visible support." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Loretto Chapel is a beautiful old church, but most people visit to see the "miraculous" staircase"
Independent "Visit the Gothic-style Loretto Chapel to see the “Miraculous Staircase”, a tightly spun spiral staircase with a mythical origin story"
Frommer's "Today the deconsecrated chapel is run as a private museum with a small gift shop." Full review
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