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WEBEach station represents a moment during the crucifixion of Christ, and the locale is popular with Christian visitors each Easter. Art aficionados might like to visit the sculptor's studio, located in town at the bottom of the hill.
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WEBApr 1, 2018 · After 4 miles, they came to the trailhead for the Stations of the Cross. This is the pride of San Luis, this ornate shrine announcing the town as anything but forsaken.
Stations of the Cross: San Luis Bronze Sculptures & Art
WEBA short 45-minute drive southeast of Alamosa will lead you to the town of San Luis, home of a cultural and spiritual display of inspiring art. The Stations of the Cross are beautifully depicted in a series of bronze sculptures by internationally …
Shrine of the Stations of the Cross – San Luis - Uncover Colorado
WEBSan Luis Shrine. Perched high atop a mesa in the center of town, rests the beautiful Shrine of the Stations of the Cross. Prominently placed for all to see, this Spanish-Moorish style adobe church was built as an act of love for the people of the area.
Stations of the Cross | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBFor many years, San Luis residents reenacted the capture, trial and crucifixion of Christ during Holy Week (Easter) and also made pilgrimages to the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent.
Stations of the Cross - Southern Colorado Guide
WEBStations of the Cross Shrine is located in San Luis, Colorado, which is Colorado oldest town, and it is open year round. San Luis is 40 miles southeast of Alamosa which is about a 50 minute drive. San Luis is a very quaint town with the Stations of the Cross being the main focal point.
Shrine of the Stations of the Cross at Sunset - Swept Away Today
WEBDec 3, 2017 · Yesterday was my second visit to the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross in San Luis, the oldest city in Colorado. San Luis in southern Colorado was founded in 1851. Ironically, the first time I hiked up the hill to see the Stations of the Cross was an Easter Sunday several years ago.
San Luis, Colorado: Stations of the Cross Shrine
WEBIt is a place of prayer and solace open to members of all faiths and people of good will. The formal name for the shrine is “La Mesa de la Piedad y de la Misericorida” or The Hill of Piety and Mercy. The Stations of the Cross are a series of …
Shrine of the Stations of the Cross – San Luis, Colorado - Atlas …
WEBJan 21, 2022 · Discover Shrine of the Stations of the Cross in San Luis, Colorado: This shrine is an ode to the region's rich Hispanic heritage.
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WEBSettled by the Spanish, early residents of San Luis battled the high desert mountain climate, Native Americans (sadly), and other obstacles to establish this community on the western side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.