Albuquerque, New Mexicoās largest city, sits in the high desert. Its modern Downtown core contrasts with Old Town Albuquerque, dating to the cityās 1706 founding as a Spanish colony. Old Town is filled with historic adobe buildings, such as San Felipe de Neri Church, 5 museums, and shops selling Native American handicrafts. Nearby, The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center traces the areaās tribal history.Ā