San Diego de Alcala Campanario

Established in 1769 by Franciscan missionary Junipero Serra, San Diego de Alcala stands as California's first church. Serra envisioned a chain of... more

by Stephen Stookey

Title

San Diego de Alcala Campanario

Artist

Stephen Stookey

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Established in 1769 by Franciscan missionary Junipero Serra, San Diego de Alcala stands as California's first church. Serra envisioned a chain of missions running up the Pacific coast. The combination of missions (21 Roman Catholic missions organized in the late-18th) and presidios spaced along the Pacific coast from San Diego to Carmel and on to Sonoma anchored Spain's claim to the region. The missions anchored El Camino Real (The Royal Road). Today, tourists and pilgrims can follow California's Historic Mission Trail up the Pacific coast from San Diego to Sonoma.

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is an active parish serving the spiritual needs of parishioners, pilgrims, and seekers. The historic sanctuary--restored in 1931 to its appearance in 1813--opens her doors daily for visitors, private prayer and public worship.

FAA Featured Image:
Christian Theme Artwork Group
10/6/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Canon Full Frame Cameras
10/6/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Churches
10/6/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Photography Only - Landscapes and Landmarks
10/6/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Forward Exposure
10/7/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Historical Buildings of the World
10/7/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Black and White Photography
10/8/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Images That Excite You
10/8/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Religious Building
10/10/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Premium FAA Artists
12/4/2015

FAA Featured Image:
Old and Used
2/19/2016

FAA Featured Image:
ABC Group - S is for Sacred
3/18/2016

FAA Featured Image:
The Road To Self Promotion
6/17/2016

Uploaded

October 6th, 2015