Our last stop was the Carmel mission. After leaving the scenic road we headed towards the mission. As it was Christmas Day, the mission museum was closed. The mission itself was open, so we could walk around to see the mission .
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Fr. Junipero Serra
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The Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission (Carmel Mission) is one of the missions of the California Mission trail. It was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1770, and is the second of the California missions. The mission which is standing today is not the actual mission founded more than two hundred years ago. However, it is restored to the almost original shape of the mission.
Fr. Junipero Serra was buried inside the mission after his death. The mission was built in a vast area. It would take a time to walk around the mission. Different parts of the mission was built for different purposes.
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| The plaque commemorating the native Indians. |
I took a walk around the mission. Tried to read all the plaques. My son who was eager to visit, lost his interest when he found out that the museum was closed. The huge mission was built by all the native Americans.I saw plaque was built inside the mission later to commemorate those Indians who worked there to built that.
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Fr. Junipero Serra Cenotaph
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Anyway, after that we headed towards home.
Concluded.
37 comments:
Such a beautiful place to visit, it would be nice to go back one day and visit the museum.
Amazing landscapes!
Carmel is such a pretty mission, we've visited most of them and I think it's my favorite.
It's funny I lose interest when something is closed also:) Right away..unless there are amazing grounds to be walked;)
mission looks great love from poland
The mission is so beautiful!! Your pictures are gorgeous!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
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The Mary and Jesus at the end is striking!
Those are really great photos. Carmel history is really AMAZING! xo Diana
This mission is one of my favorite places in Carmel. Thanks for bringing back many beautiful memories.
I didn't see the Mission when I was there. I didn't know Fr. Serra was buried there...I would have guessed in the cemetery at the Mission in San Francisco.
I love seeing this old mission, Krishna. The missions of California are so historical and meaningful. Your photos are lovely. ♥
Absolutely everything is very beautiful!
Carmel history is very interesting!
Greetings!
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I know the mission has a lovely garden. You are lucky to visit such beautiful places.
Fabulous pictures and narration, I have visited many of the California missions and always enjoy learning about how people lived during that time.
Hugs Diane
Great pictures!I am glad you stopped by and I could visit you!Thanks and hugs!Maristella.
Beautiful place to visit!
Great photos!
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Hi,
Beautiful photos!
I wish you a nice new week!
That's a beautiful place to visit !
Thanks for sharing your great photos !!
Happy new week !
I would love to go to the Mission Krishna. Thanks for sharing such great images to us.
The missions in California are so famous for it's history.
Have a great week ahead dear friend.
Fabby
A beautiful mission and your photos captured it well.
Thanks for visiting my blog. The missions in California are so interesting. I have visited the one's in San Luis O'Bispo and Sonoma. Nice photos of this one in Carmel, it looks lovely inside.
Wonderful architecture and amazing sculptures! A special meditative place! Greetings from the Bavarian Forest!
It looks a really lovely mission - the museum, maybe one day you can return to visit it.
Ohhhh, I love Carmel!! I used to take mini day trips there with my husband back when we were just dating! Great photos, really takes me back! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Hello!:) The Native American Indians built a beautiful place of worship, and the Carmel Mission has been well restored, and looks beautiful from outside and inside. Lovely photos of the carved stone, the statues and plaque. Pity the museum was closed, I'm sure it holds important and beautiful historical objects. I have been looking at your previous posts, and Carmel looks like a wonderful place to visit. Thank you for the tour!:)
Lovely pics in a lovely place !
Thanks for your visit !
Have a nice week !
Anna
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Beautiful blue sky! I like the garden and buildings!
The Mission looks beautiful.
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and what you give photos. wonderful!
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Such history! Wow! Thank you for sharing all of this! Big Hugs!
Hello, and thank you for your visit on my blog.
So beautiful photos you show, must be a lovely place to visit...
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Best wishes, Ida
Hello, the mission is beautiful. I love the chapel and statues. Lovely tour and photos. Wishing you a happy day!
Lovely photos, they have done a beautiful job of restoration. We forget that California has a longer history than the United States. Love this series, thanks for posting it.
Que lugar incrível, que eu desconhecia por completo!
Adorei as fotos! Grata por poder conhecer este lugar extraordinário através das suas imagens!
Beijinhos
Ana
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