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Old Town

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

I spent a few hours wandering around Old Town. This is the original area where Albuquerque was settled in the 1600s. Today it is a shopping and eating area. http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/

From the Old Town web site

Take a walk through history around Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza, the serene village that has been the focal point of community life since 1706. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered. wrought iron and adobe benches beckon you to rest in the shade and watch people stroll by. Visit historic San Felipe de Neri Church and relax in the Rose Garden. Shopping in Old town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 100 shops, boutiques and galleries. When in New Mexico - Eat like New Mexicans! Try delightful chile dishes which evolved from a combination of Indian and Spanish recipes, or enjoy one of the many restaurants featuring everything from the All-American hamburger to fine Continental cuisine. For almost three centuries Old Town has been the crossroads of the Southwest, now it is a Historical Zone of the City of Albuquerque and home for many families whose ancestors founded the town.

The builds are adobe, of course, and are built close together.

On the square in the middle of old town sits the San Felipe de Neri Parish church. Built in th late 1700s and actively used today http://www.sanfelipedeneri.org/

Albuquerque is home to the National Institute of Flaminco http://www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org/ and has a active flaminco education and performances. The gazebo sits in the square in front of the church.