San Francisco de Asís Mission Church, Taos Pueblo

Name: San Francisco de Asís Mission Church
Address: 60 St Francis Plaza, Taos Pueblo, 87557, United States
Telephone: +1 575-758-2754

#1 among attractions in Taos Pueblo

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Church, Hispanic colonial architecture

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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church, Taos Pueblo

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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church is a historic and architecturally significant building on the main plaza of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Originally the center of a small Mexican and Indian 18th Century agricultural community. Built between 1772 and 1816 replacing an earlier church in that location. New Mexico was then part of the Vice-Royalty of New Spain. It is a fine example of a New Mexico Spanish Colonial Church, and is a popular subject for artists. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1772 (252 years ago)Coordinates: 36°21'31"N, 105°36'32"W

Address

60 St Francis PlazaTaos Pueblo 87557 United States

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+1 575-758-2754

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Day trips

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Martinez Hacienda, Taos Plaza, Harwood Museum of Art, Ernest L. Blumenschein House.

2.9 miN
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Martinez Hacienda, Taos
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Taos Plaza, Taos
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Harwood Museum of Art, Taos
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3.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Ernest L. Blumenschein House, Taos
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Governor Charles Bent House, Taos
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Kit Carson House, Taos
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3.6 miNE
Museum, History museum
Leon Gaspard House, Taos
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2.5 miW
36°21'33"N • 105°39'14"W
Taos Country Club, Taos Pueblo
64 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
4.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Taos Art Museum, Taos
108 min walk • The Taos Art Museum is located in the former house of Russian artist Nicolai Fechin, his wife Alexandra and daughter Eya. The museum's primary aims are to improve awareness of the works and patronage of Taos artists and to nurture local artistic development.
4.3 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, Taos
109 min walk • The Nicolai Fechin House in Taos, New Mexico, is the historic home of the Russian artist Nicolai Fechin, his wife Alexandra and daughter Eya.
4.2 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Mabel Dodge Luhan House, Taos
108 min walk • The Mabel Dodge Luhan House, also known as the Big House, is a historic house at 240 Morada Lane in Taos, New Mexico, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991. It is now used as a hotel and conference center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francisco de Asís Mission Church open?

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco de Asís Mission Church?

Nearby attractions include Chimayo Trading Del Norte, Taos Pueblo (2 min walk), Two Graces Plaza Gallery, Taos (2 min walk), Ranchos de Taos Plaza, Taos Pueblo (13 min walk).