Sight Downtown, Santa Fe
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
A sight in Downtown, Santa Fe, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.
Why go
Romanesque stone cathedral at the end of San Francisco Street, with a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Santa Fe, alongside 6 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Shed and Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Fe, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3La Fonda on the Plaza
Historic Pueblo Revival hotel at the corner of the Plaza, a short walk from Canyon Road.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Loretto Chapel
Gothic chapel known for its 'miraculous' spiral staircase.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Palace of the Governors
Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a stop on our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Santa Fe
3 more curated sights in Santa Fe. See the full Santa Fe guide.
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New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors
1610 adobe palace and adjoining museum covering New Mexico's history.
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Focused collection of O'Keeffe's paintings and her New Mexico landscapes.
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Museum of International Folk Art
Huge folk art collection on Museum Hill, including the Girard miniature dioramas.
When to go
Average daily highs in Santa Fe run from 40°F in December to 87°F in June; July is usually the wettest month.
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Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 35.68650, -105.93630
- Destination
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi: quick answers
How much time do you need at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
Is Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi free?
Yes, we list Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi?
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi appears on Santa Fe & Albuquerque, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Santa Fe.
Plan Santa Fe
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- Santa Fe to Albuquerque 58 mi straight-line
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- Canyon Road Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.