360° Video: VR Tour of the Loretto Chapel and the Miracle Staircase, Santa Fe, NM

Ever since I was a boy and watched Unsolved Mysteries I've wanted to visit this chapel and see the staircase for myself. Use your mouse, arrow keys, touchscreen, VR or Google cardboard goggles to explore the stairs and church. The construction is impressive and worth the $3 admission.

[@kathyjenkins635]

I'm glad you got to see the staircase most likely built by St Joseph, the master carpenter of ancient wood found in the holy land. Saw some of the Chapel and you but I never saw the spiral staircase.

[@Catholic647]

You're most definitely correct on St Joseph building those stairs he did not use any nails whatsoever so beautiful.

[@LouisianaGatorGirl]

@Kathy Jenkins This is a 360° video. You have to move the cursor around (if you are viewing this on PC) in order to see the chapel from all angles. You'll be able to see the staircase then.

[@GrandmasBeLike]

🤯 The railing they added fits the ornate style of the building. It stands out, but is not part of the original work. Shockingly fine original work!

[@davidfrance2915]

This is one video where the 360 feature is actually relevant. Thanks for sharing this experience. This was really cool.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

David, thanks for your positive comment. Agreed, 360 cameras work well here.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Dude, at first I was like "wtf, the whole video is just of his face, lols". It's really an inspiring work though, beautiful.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Ayldr, thanks for the feedback. Yes 360 cameras do take a bit of getting used to both from the filming and viewing aspect. But the technology is definitely the future.

[@StevenDelTaco]

I love the background music gives me a lot of chills

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Steven, Yeah the music was interesting, but so were the stairs. Thanks for your comment.

[@jessevelasquez2549]

Abstract, love this chapel. Everytime I visit Santa Fe, I make it a point to visit or at least drive by if short on time.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jesse Velasquez, it really is a beautiful chapel, that's why I wanted to capture it in a 360 video. Granted it was a couple years old and the has improved since then, but it was definitely on my bucket list. thanks for your comment.

[@creatoremterrae7933]

Most beautiful staircase. It's a work of art ,a masterpiece .

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It really is beautiful. I enjoy putting on my VR goggles and revisting this place.

[@imluvinyourmum]

I can't believe the railing was added later... Those nuns were braver than I thought lol.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

What The, thanks for the comment. Yeah pretty neat. Nuns are tough.

[@tage202]

What an amazing staircases. I have no doubt god angel built it. No glue no nail.. the whole staircase is an engineering marvel!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Tage202, it really is an amazing place. Very special. Thanks for the comment.

[@RezaChity-G]

But it wasn't an angel, you are quite close though. It was Saint Joseph, Foster Father of the Lord.

[@ernestlcolemanjr]

Nice video of your sun glasses.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

ernestlcolemanjr, use your mouse, keyboard arrow keys or touch screen to move the image around. then you'll see more than jus my glasses.

[@antsandpets]

wow this is a beautiful building

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

yes it is, very impressive. I also have others of impressive architecture and places like the Grand Canyon.

[@scarlette536]

That is so cool. Thanks.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

scarlette536, thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the video.

[@evanasilvahau5706]

Wow ,,, thank you for sharing the beautiful place. May God bless you & your family always. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Evana, thank you for your positive comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ronbonora7872]

Great video. Thanks. God Bless!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Ron Bonora, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video, and took time to leave me such a kind comment.

[@gerritbeltman6039]

Is this the man that build it and is coming back so we can finally see him??Or did he go straight to Confession after this??Either way Blessing broeder..

[@stevescerbak1022]

Nice views of your mug, dude. Where was the stair?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Steve, use your arrow keys or mouse to to turn the image around. Its a 360 video.

[@imluvinyourmum]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Are you a grandpa that says dude? That would be awesome

[@juansolorzano5666]

Lol it’s a 360 video you can look around the whole video just interact with it.

[@shawnwillie7698]

Pls kindly keep me and my family in prayers

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Shawn, will do.

[@trizahmacharia2939]

Thxs for this,i wish i was yr 👀

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

trizah, great comment with the eyes. Thanks. It is a wonderous place, you should certainly visit sometime if you get the chance.

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Nice video thank you truly a remarkable staircase what do you personally think of it ?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Suzie, I think its incredible. The whole church and its location in old town is very a very special place. Thanks for taking time to leave me a comment.

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Make It or Break It thats excellent to see it in person is even better, I wish you and your family a very happy life and a very happy Christmas, I loved the music too ❤️

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@Suzyfromtheblock , thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you too.

[@JLseaDaBreeze]

Thankyou

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You're welcome. A truly inspiring place..

[@veronicapitchen3762]

For the departed souls of my family and the whole world souls to RIP

[@MrToko0412]

yea!!!! how turning the phone around?!? 🤣

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

use the arrow keys or move your phone around and you'll see the whole view.

[@raybabinraybabin7777]

What did I just watch. Wow

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Raybabin, thanks for your comment. It is a magical place...

[@jacekjedlinski5843]

The true mirackle is at the other end od the chappel 🧐

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Jacek, excellent point. Thanks for your comment.

[@reg8297]

Is this the Chapel where our Lord was supposed to have opened his eyes on the cross the artist painted

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Reg, not sure. This one is the miraculous staircase. It is very impressive.

[@xlnuniex]

Can you walk on the stairs?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Lauren, not really, they're roped off and not open to the public, at least when I was there...

[@xlnuniex]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I tried finding out for myself but didn’t find straight answer. Very curious. Do you know When / how long the stairs actively used? I found only that infamous photo of nuns on the stairs but no other pictures with anyone on the stairs.

[@luvall293]

U looked handsome bro😁staircase was looking at u😀

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Nidup Lepcha, thanks for the compliment. Its a 360 video, use the arrow keys or your mouse to rotate the image in different directions.

[@luvall293]

Nicely done👍

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@luvall293 , thanks

[@manapgemstonebatuakikgarut9151]

Mat malm sobat

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

terima kasih

[@reg8297]

Where this

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

In old Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

[@cathyboyle9352]

Thanks Mike I inevertly canceled the comment .Merry Christmas.

[@vesnabluestar3314]

I always ask myself WHY most of the various sancturies of miraculous artifacts are kept from the people by banning taking videos of same...hmmm doesn't seem to be fair!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Vesna, I've found that if you ask someone and act professional then they usually let you video. I think they just want people to be respectful. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@DeboraConners]

Did i miss something? I didnt see any video of the stairs....😢

[@GrandmasBeLike]

🤔 Manipulate the screen if on phone, or hold left-click and move around if using mouse. Does that help?

[@GrandmasBeLike]

You can look around in the room in all directions - 360 video. He videos all directions. You're literally like a fly on the wall there.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks, for sharing. Also posted the instructions in the video, but not everyone sees those...

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Also great using Google Cardboard or through an Oculus VR headset.

[@DeboraConners]

@MakeItorBreakItNow thank you. I'm old and this new technology always gets me. Now that I see that, thank you for sharing this. Definitely a place I need to visit.

[@patsmith5947]

I can’t imagine someone being there and they refuse to pay $3 to go inside to see the staircase.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Pat, agreed. But hey when you have kids you have to make sacrifices.

[@Bryce-dv6nn]

People really don’t know what a 360 video is

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

yeah, for some its a bit of a challenge. Thanks for the comment.

[@parkmanagertownenorth9767]

never saw the stairs on this video only a man in blue t

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

George, use your arrow keys to change the direction of the 360 degrees video.

[@sower9973]

Couldn't find the staircase on your face.🤣🤣🤣

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

It's a 360 video, you can turn the image with your mouse, keyboard or if you're watching from a smartphone spin around on a chair and you'll see everything.

[@POOFAYMANN]

Do they not let anyone walk on it? I would be walking on it 😂

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Genusary, I don't think so. They have it roped off to protect the stairs.

[@tothag84]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow great video. Just enjoyed it on my Oculus 2. Working on spiral staircases at work and studying this one. Great story behind it. Looks like in your video the staircase is tied into the wall Maybe? Also into the beam has some sort of rod. Interesting! Thank you

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@tothag84 All I know is in the video. I have a Quest is there much difference?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

good luck on your stiarcase, should be interesting, great learning experience.

[@paulyosef7550]

its a video of a dude

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

William Yosef, use your mouse or the arrows on the keyboard to move the 360 degree video around. Then you'll be able to see everything else besides the dude.

[@jennifertrejo7109]

Lmao ... no its not

[@veronicapitchen3762]

My Jesus bless and heal my family and the whole world family from all sickness my Jesus

[@gejordominguez7947]

Horrible video, made feel dizzy

[@garden1utube2]

A video of a bloke with sunglasses! No staircase shown! Disrespectful tourists who cannot even take off a baseball cap in such a holy place. A dreadful video, I can only assume the comments below refer to something else entirely.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

K Howard, its a 360 video, spin it around using your mouse or in a chair with your phone, you'll see everything.

[@garden1utube2]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thanks for letting me know that. Apologies for my ignorance.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

@@garden1utube2 no worries, you're not the first one to ask.

[@cuorenero5076]

That was crap viewing.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Cuore, sorry to hear, did you mover the curser around so you could see in all directions? In cardboard mode you watch on a smartphone, swivel in a chair and see everything like you are there.