San Francisco de Asis

San Francisco de Asis Mission Church is a historic and architecturally significant church on the main plaza of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. Built between 1772 and 1816, it is one of the finest extant examples of a Spanish Colonial New Mexico mission church. It was the center of the fortified plaza, which provided for protection against Comanche attackers. Best to visit during weekdays as it can get crowded.
5 8 years ago (26-04-2018)

The church is such a beautiful natural building, you could even see and smell straw sticking out of the adobe mud that has hardened to keep the building stable. I was told that the straw and adobe is updated every three years even today. Highly recommend going early to see the inside as well because they close out exactly by the hour. The small cemetery in the front court yard is touching and the headstones are old, aged and add a sense of spirit and to the overall space.
5 9 years ago (15-01-2018)

It is a really amazing place. I have never seen a church like this before. This should be interesting and impressive for anybody regardless of their faith.
5 8 years ago (17-03-2018)

Beautiful church you can take pictures of the outside but you can't take pictures inside. There are postcards and such for sale in a giftshop nearby
5 8 years ago (01-04-2018)

A beautiful church full of rich history and very well maintained by the parish. Very spiritual.
5 9 years ago (07-12-2017)