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Loretto Chapel vs Museum of International Folk Art

Both Loretto Chapel and Museum of International Folk Art are recommended by experts. Overall, Museum of International Folk Art scores significantly better than Loretto Chapel. Museum of International Folk Art is ranked #1 in Santa Fe with approval from 8 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Loretto Chapel
Loretto Chapel
8 / 10
207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A delicate Gothic church modeled after Sainte-Chapelle in Paris... the chapel is known for the "Miraculous Staircase"." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Famous as the site of St Joseph's Miraculous Staircase, a spiraling and apparently unsupported wooden staircase." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 Atlas Obscura
"Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed. " Full review
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Museum of International Folk Art
Museum of International Folk Art
9 / 10
706 Camino Lejo, P.O. Box 2087, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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"Santa Fe’s most unusual and exhilarating museum centers on the world's largest collection of folk art." Full review
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Try to hit the incredible International Folk Art Market , held here in mid-July.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Every year serious art buyers and trinket hounds descend on Santa Fe for this weekend-long event." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Held the second full weekend in July on Milner Plaza, this market is a truly remarkable art gathering." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Santa Fe has plenty of great museums and regional charm, but don’t pass on this gem because... this museum is a trip around the world." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Folk Art museum has hosted exhibitions on everything from Brazilian textiles to Southern pottery—as well as displaying works by artists and craftsmen in New Mexico. " Full review
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