Santa Fe Plaza | |
![]() Santa Fe Plaza in 2006, before the obelisk part of Soldiers' Monument was toppled in 2020 | |
Location | Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico |
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Coordinates | 35°41′14.7474″N 105°56′18.6714″W / 35.687429833°N 105.938519833°W |
Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
Built | 1821 |
Part of | Santa Fe Historic District (ID73001150[1]) |
NRHP reference No. | 66000491[1] |
NMSRCP No. | 260 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NHL | December 19, 1960[2] |
Designated CP | July 23, 1973 |
Designated NMSRCP | September 29, 1972 |
The Santa Fe Plaza (Spanish: Plaza de Santa Fe)[3] is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial cities. The plaza, or city square is a gathering place for locals and also a tourist attraction. It is home to annual events including Fiestas de Santa Fe, the Spanish Market, the Santa Fe Bandstand, and the Santa Fe Indian Market.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the plaza consists of a central park lined with grass, trees, and benches. During Christmas time, the plaza is decorated with farolitos, luminarias, and trees lights. The park also includes a performing arts stage.