Introducing Santa Fe
In Santa Fe, it’s all about the art. A sizable number of painters, sculptors and photographers live in the area, hundreds of galleries have set up shop here, and more than a dozen museums thrive. The renowned Indian Market has been celebrated for more than 80 years. Without a doubt, the creative and cultural community holds court in New Mexico’s small capital city.
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Against the dramatic backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo range, Santa Fe oozes sophistication, its cosmopolitan stature belying its size. It boasts gourmet restaurants, spas, an opera company and even a ski resort. Centuries-old adobes stand proud, and live-work spaces sprout in the newly redeveloped Railyard district.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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