Carmel Mission
Neighborhood: Carmel
Phone: +1 831 624 1271
Fax: +1 831 624 8050
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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.
Father Serra's Favorite
Neighborhood: Carmel
Phone: +1 831 624 1271
Fax: +1 831 624 8050
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
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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.
Reviews
School field trip
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Reviewed by:brendaamunrud@sbcglobal.net from on Aug 21 2007
photo-op
Took 100+/- pics in mid-afternoon. Fantastic!!! If you are a photographer, this is one place on th...
Reviewed by:dorimaga from Boston, MA on May 07 2007
went there on honeymoon
We went there on our honeymoon in 1973. Have since taken my children and grandchildren. The flower...
Reviewed by:betsy_sullivan@sbcglobal.net from Folsom, CA on Feb 12 2007
