Mission San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano, California
N 33° 30.117 W 117° 39.758
11S E 438451 N 3707131
The seventh of the Spanish Missions designed to hold Alta California for Spain and make converts for the Church; founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1776.
Waymark Code: WM44BF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2008
Views: 33
The Mission is arguably the most popular of the 21 California Missions. Within the grounds are the Father Serra's Church, the churyard or burial ground, the Great Stone Church, several beautifully landscaped courtyards, adobe barracks, and the 'industrial' area. The Mission is famous for the swallows that 'arrive' each year and nest in the Mission. A two-block walk from the Metrolink/Amtrak train station, it is the perfect get-away for Los Angelinos.
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