Strolling Around Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico

Spanish colonists were granted permission from King Phillip of Spain to establish a city (villa) on the Rio Grande River in Central New Mexico in 1706.

Francisco Cuerevo y Valdes

was governor of Alburquerque

when it was founded in 1706.

Governor Valdes named the city Albuquerque to honor Francisco Fernandez de Cueva, the 10th Duke of Alburquerque.

The middle of Old Town

Albuquerque is the

plaza, with a gazebo.

I admire the porches on this

building, currently occupied

 by Mati Jewelers.

Kitty corner to Mati Jewelers 

is the Covered Wagon.

Plaza Gifts is ablaze

with red chili peppers.

Gorilla Graphix has

thoughtful, eclectic

post cards, stickers

& posters.

An alleyway brings shoppers

to Patio Market.

San Felipe de Neri  dominates

the plaza.

It is the oldest church 

in Albuquerque.

Plaza Don Luis houses a

 series of shops, restaurants,

visitor information &

guided tours.

Eric enjoys an Espresso 

while I sip on cold Chai 

Tea outside the 

Blackbird Gallery.

The Post Office blends into

Old Town Albuquerque.

I like the colorful papel picado

decorating the entrance to

Poco A Poco.

I could go on and on....   Come explore for yourself.