Highest And Oldest Capital In The U.S.
With a population of 70,000 primarily Hispanic, Anglo and
Native American people, Santa Fe, which means Holy Faith in
Spanish, is New Mexico's third largest city behind Albuquerque
and Las Cruces. Situated at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the
southern Rocky Mountains, it was founded between 1607 and
1610, making it the second oldest city as well as the highest
and oldest capital in the U.S.
With a population of 70,000 primarily Hispanic, Anglo and
Native American people, Santa Fe, which means Holy Faith in
Spanish, is New Mexico's third largest city behind Albuquerque
and Las Cruces. Situated at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the
southern Rocky Mountains, it was founded between 1607 and
1610, making it the second oldest city as well as the highest
and oldest capital in the U.S.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis Cathedral was built between 1869 and 1886
and designed in the French Romanesque Revival style.
Saint Francis Cathedral was built between 1869 and 1886
and designed in the French Romanesque Revival style.
Santa Fe Old Town Square
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Santa Fe
