Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Labyrinth
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
1. The Labyrinth Marker
Labyrinths have been used around the world since at least 2000 B.C. Their patterns were built into the floors of medieval Cathedrals and walked by pilgrims of that time. This labyrinth is built in the style of the one at the great cathedral in Chartres, France. Avant Gardens of Santa Fe constructed it during the remodeling of the cathedral landscaping in 2003. It is a reminder of the French origins of Archbishop Lamy who was responsible for the construction of the present cathedral in its French Romanesque style.
The Labyrinth's path is like the path of life. There are twists and turns, feelings of being lost, encounters with others on your path, the thrill of accomplishment at the center, and sometimes a flash of insight before returning.
Made possible by these generous benefactors:
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 35° 41.209′ N, 105° 56.191′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. It is on Cathedral Place north of East San Francisco Street, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kateri Tekakwitha (a few steps from this marker); 1598-1890 (a few steps from this marker); 1540 (a few steps from this marker); 1583 (a few steps from this marker); 1598 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1598 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1607 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1610 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Don Diego de Vargas Zapata Lujαn Ponce de Leσn, El Marques de la Nava de Barcinas
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
2. The Labyrinth and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
3. The Romanesque Cathedral of Santa Fe near the Labyrinth
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
