Historic Churches & Missions

New Mexico’s religious architecture reflects a convergence of Spanish colonial, Pueblo, and modern influences. This collection includes the San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the continental United States, and the San Francisco de Asís Mission Church, notable for its massive adobe buttresses. The list features historic pilgrimage sites like the Santuario de Chimayo, known for its healing traditions, alongside grand cathedrals and the mid-century Albuquerque New Mexico Temple. These landmarks illustrate the state's spiritual history through varied architectural styles, from traditional 17th-century missions to contemporary structures.