Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala was the first Franciscan Mission in The Californias which was a province of New Spain. The mission was founded on July 16th, 1769 by Fr. Junipero Serra:
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| Fr. Junipero Serra |
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| St.Joseph |
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| St.Francis of Assisi |
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St. Didacus of Alcala- The city of San Deigo's namesake |
Mission Basilica San Diego de Acala is one of most beautiful of Missions that I have seen. It was really nice to visit there on such a beautiful day.
I love these photographs you have posted.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos. So peaceful looking!
ReplyDeleteVery nice what a lovely place thanks for the tour :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tanfastical week :-)
Such lovely pictures! #triumphanttales
ReplyDeleteA wonderful mission, such a treasure. And I love the photo with the purple flowers!
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Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Wonderful photos, as always. Thanks for sharing at #TriumphantTales, hope to see you back again next week!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I like how the California missions each have their own look.
ReplyDeleteWe have a New Norcia mission in Western Australia and a lot of these pictures bear similarities to their monastery Patrick. Thanks for linking up with us at #MLSTL and I've shared this on my SM
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Absolutely stunning! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place - so peaceful and serene.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/05/strange-sights.html
Hubby and I love to visit missions and have visited many in California. I've not been to this one though. We'll have to change that.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺
I love the photo with all the bells. It's so pretty. I've never seen anything quite like it.
ReplyDeleteLovely, both the buildings ans the gardens. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I'm from San Diego and love this mission! Your theme is also quite refreshing too! Thanks for linking to #SundayStills!
ReplyDeleteReally cool place! Great photos :)
ReplyDeleteCool. Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteI think I visited here. Is this located in Old Towne San Diego.
ReplyDeleteI remember it was really something to see. Thanks for bringing back great memories!
I wish I could live the kind of life you lead! You go to the most amazing places & have such a wonderful time & you definitely have a good eye for a great picture my friend! I'm definitely beholding to you for sharing your wonderful experiences! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your treasures! hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful places in San Diego!!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place to visit and photograph! I think historical spots are amazing and this is no exception. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing and linking up today, my friend.
~Curious as a Cathy
Angel in the Clouds & Hodgepodge Q&A
Beautiful pictures. Now I want to visit the Basilica. I love San Diego, and would go back in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit, Patrick and as always I enjoy your photos. We have never visited San Diego on our visits to the USA but hopefully one day. Thanks so much for linking up again this week at #MLSTL and have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
beautiful pictures! Looks like a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLovely place! Thanks for taking us with you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! A remarkable historical shrine ! An extraordinary place of silence!
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Love the flowers. Thanks for sharing your photography of this place.
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Thank you for sharing this place of beauty and history!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful day!
Love these photos! California has such a rich history. Love the Spanish-style architecture! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. Love the sculptures. #teamlovinlife
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patrick, for sharing your nice photos.
ReplyDeleteYou share the best tours. Thanks for joining us again at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating place. Love your photos. (Lovin' Life and MLSTLP)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks also for linking up to the The Wednesday Blog Hop.
Looks like a lovely place to visit. Love all the statues.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! They're really created a peaceful retreat - thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful mission. I am always a bit fascinated by them as we learn NOTHING about the missions here on the east coast. If not for bloggers like you and a few family & friends who have moved out there I wouldn't know anything about them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!❤
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