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Lovely gardens, art, and architecture. Established by Spanish Franciscans in 1786 and nicknamed Queen of the Missions, Old Mission Santa Barbara perches above the town, fronted by a glorious swath of lawn that practically screams “Picnic.”. No wonder plein-air painters prop their easels out front, capturing the elegant mission towers.
Specialties: The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. More than 200 years later, the Mission continues to be the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city of Santa Barbara. Home to a community of Franciscan friars, the Mission also has a retreat ...
- 2201 Laguna St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Many consider Santa Barbara the Queen of the Missions. In its regal setting atop a hillside and framed to the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains, you can see the twin tower structure from vistas in Santa Barbara and observe its beauty from a distance. The 10th of the California missions, the Santa Barbara Mission was founded by Franciscan ...
1865 – Mission returned to the Catholic church. Visiting the Santa Bárbara Mission. There is a great deal to see at Mission Santa Barbara, including the restored church with its unique façade, an extensive museum and art collection, beautiful gardens, tile fountain, and out-buildings including a mill, tannery, and parts of the original ...
Old Mission Santa Barbara. 2201 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 682-4149. DIRECTIONS » ...
2201 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-4149 Map Visit Website. Home. Santa Barbara Attractions. Mission Santa Barbara. Old Mission Santa Barbara is considered "Queen of the Missions" for its graceful beauty. Founded on December 4th, 1786, it was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California. It still functions as a church today.
Jan 6, 2011 · 10th California Mission. Father Junipero Fermin Lasuen founded the Mission Santa Barbara on December 4th, 1786. It was the tenth of California’s 21 missions, and it became known as the “Queen of the Missions.”. Mission Santa Barbara by Chris Brown.
