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Taos, New Mexico
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The original San Geronimo Chapel was destroyed during the Taos Revolt in 1847 and was later rebuilt in 1850.
The chapel is located within the Taos Pueblo, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
The chapel combines traditional Pueblo architecture with Spanish colonial influences, reflecting the cultural fusion of the region.
The chapel remains an active place of worship and is central to the spiritual life of the Taos Pueblo community.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Jerome, known as San Geronimo in Spanish, who is the patron saint of librarians and translators.
The chapel is constructed using traditional adobe bricks, a building method that has been used in the region for centuries.
The chapel is situated within the Taos Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States.
