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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Walking The Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico





The Plaza was established 
who established Santa Fe 
as the capital of New 
Mexico, in 1610.  





Over time, the walls of the defensive fortress walls gave way to large homes built by high ranking Spanish military officers and officials.  In 1822, the plaza became the western end of the Santa Fe Trail, strengthening the importance of this center of government and trade.

Santa Fe's state government moved on to other buildings in the city.  The Plaza remained the center of trade.  Today, The Plaza continues to be a popular meeting place and shopping destination in Santa Fe.  





Local artisans sell jewelry &
crafts under the west
portico of The Plaza.







Modeled after plazas in Spanish towns and cities, Santa Fe's Plaza bridges the Old World with the New World.





sells clothing.










A Kokopelli dances on the
Gift-n-Gourmet Store.










Mavericks sells
western wear.










OVERLAND: Fine Sheepskin
& Leather Since 1973









Santa Fe Arcade 

Draft Station: Fresh 
Local Handcrafted
Brews






Cigar Shop








Shops, Restaurants, Galleries











is on the first floor.

The Bar & Grill is located
on the second floor.





This must have been one of the grand homes built in the 18th or 19th century.





dominates the southeast
end of The Plaza.

I'm getting a bit peckish.  Let's go to Tomasita's for Northern Mexican food.

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