SAN GERONIMO CHAPEL
TAOS PUEBLO NEW MEXICO
The newest church within the pueblo was built in 1850 to replace an earlier mission that was destroyed by the U. S. Army in 1847 following a revolt against the territorial government of New Mexico. The ruins of this church are still visible within the pueblo. The original mission church was built in 1619 under the Spanish settlement and destroyed and rebuilt after the revolts of 1660 and 1680 against the Spanish authority. San Geronimo Chapel is a beautiful example of Spanish architecture. The main facade has been altered over the decades by the addition of flanking bell towers. The presence and continued use today of the chapel, alongside ancient ceremonial kivas, reflects the strong ties of the community to their cultural traditions.
SAN GERONIMO CHAPEL
TAOS PUEBLO NEW MEXICO
The newest church within the pueblo was built in 1850 to replace an earlier mission that was destroyed by the U. S. Army in 1847 following a revolt against the territorial government of New Mexico. The ruins of this church are still visible within the pueblo. The original mission church was built in 1619 under the Spanish settlement and destroyed and rebuilt after the revolts of 1660 and 1680 against the Spanish authority. San Geronimo Chapel is a beautiful example of Spanish architecture. The main facade has been altered over the decades by the addition of flanking bell towers. The presence and continued use today of the chapel, alongside ancient ceremonial kivas, reflects the strong ties of the community to their cultural traditions.