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Mission of San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, California

One of the oldest Spanish missions in California, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Place: San Juan Capistrano, California
Type: Mission / Sanctuary

The Mission of San Juan Capistrano was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1776. It is one of 21 Spanish missions bordering the coast of California.

Mission History

La misión fue dedicada a San Juan Capistrano, pero la Virgen María es venerada como protectora de la comunidad. La iglesia original, conocida como «La Capilla», es una joya de la arquitectura colonial española.

Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit the mission to celebrate the feast of San Juan Capistrano on June 24.

The San Juan Capistrano Mission is one of the oldest missions in California (1776).

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