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3080 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93923
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+1 831 624 1271
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Carmel
http://www.carmelmission.org
Also known as Mission Carmel Basilica and more formally, as Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo, this was the second of the nine missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. The area was originally chosen for its agricultural possibilities in 1771, but the temperate climate and exquisite landscape soon made it Father Serra's favorite. Indeed, he is buried, as per his wishes, in front of the church's main altar. The building, which fell into ruins in the 19th century and has since been completely restored, exhibits classic Mission-style, fortress-like architecture, with thick, bougainvillea-covered adobe walls and a central courtyard. A Moorish-style bell tower contains nine bells and is open to the public. Though some may find the climb up the steep staircase taxing, the views from that vantage point are magnificent.
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#9 on my Oct 2009 Mission trail, visited on the 22nd. Carmel's location and unique, vaguely Moorish architecture makes it one of the most visited missions,...
this is a really beautiful, well maintained mission. Its about $6.50 for adults to walk thru the grounds, but it has a beautiful church (still with Mass...
What you would expect Father Serra's favorite mission to be. This is not a poor old mission stuck in a remote area, like San Miguel or Soledad. This...
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The second mission founded by Father Junipero Serra, a glorious Spanish-Moorishcathedral surrounded by lovely gardens. Inside, the church is si...
Great place for learning about the California Missions
We've been to about 6 of the missions, and this is probably the prettiest. Only surpassed by La Purisima in Oxnard, this Mission is the ...
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School field trip
I went on a field trip with my son's 4th grade class. It was beautiful. A great point of historical intrest. There is a great atmosphere there....
photo-op
Took 100+/- pics in mid-afternoon. Fantastic!!! If you are a photographer, this is one place on the Monteray P. that is a must. The light is...
went there on honeymoon
We went there on our honeymoon in 1973. Have since taken my children and grandchildren. The flowers in the courtyard were beautiful during ou...
amasing design and southing apnosphere.
On our last day in Carmel we went to the Carmel mission. The amazing gardens where one thing but the basilica was a completely different thing....
What a beautiful mission!
This is a gorgeous mission in a gorgeous city. Although the city of Carmel is pricey; the Carmel Mission is free, historic, and beautifully ma...
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Beautiful to visit by Silvana T. at InsiderPages
This Mission is very old and beautiful. It has great gardens around and is a very peaceful place to stop to have a nice break. They have guided...
This famous mission offers a historic glimpse into the life of old California.
OverviewOfficially known as the Mission San Carlos Borromeo, it was founded by the Spanish-born Franciscan friar Father Junipero Serra in 1
Historic California by D. R. at InsiderPages
This historic mission, founded in 1771, is a very worthwhile hour-long visit on any trip through the Monterrey/Carmel area. The architecture a...
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