To strengthen their claim to the California coast the Spaniards established a string of church missions. The mission in Carmel was among the first. Judging from the historic pictures the place was in decline for a number of years but has since been very lovingly restored, In fact, while we were visiting restoration was continuing. Visitors will be impressed by...
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Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission
3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-1271
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Ranked #7 of 30 attractions in Carmel
Type: Missions, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/walking tour
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Established in 1771, this Spanish mission is one of the most beautiful in the state and worth a visit for its serene aura. The mission includes a...
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Established in 1771, this Spanish mission is one of the most beautiful in the state and worth a visit for its serene aura. The mission includes a working church, gardens and interior exhibits.
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Windsor, Canada
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Redwood City, California
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YES, THIS is one of my very favorite missions, with SANTA BARBARA being my most favorite mission, Try to schedule it for going to Mass, once we went to a concert in the mission, and that was really something to sing home about,
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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The drive down from Monterey along the 17 mile Drive is pretty but the site of the mission is stunning. The gardens are wonderful, filled with plants I can only dream about coming from a much colder and wetter clime. Obviously well cared for and well maintained. There is construction work at the moment but that does not inhibit appreciation...
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Carmel, California
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This mission must be the most beautifully restored one of them all. I love it for its beauty, its serene quality and its historical significance.
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Saddle River, New Jersey
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Follow the story of Franciscan friar Junipero Serra who set up the Mission in the 18th century, and the Native Americans who joined the Mission and provided labor for its construction. Lovely church and museum.
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Silver Spring, Maryland
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Definitely worth a stop. There is much history here and the grounds (some of which are under construction) are beautiful.
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Well worth a couple of hours during your visit to Carmel. The Mission's history, numerous artifacts and the grounds make for a very educational and enjoyable visit. It is in need of repair but the ongoing work does seem to be making headway. We were fortunate to be in the company of practicing Catholics on our second visit and they...
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Lovely mission but in such need of repair......renovation doesn't allow for much enjoyment of the site. No docents at all on our visits. Gift shop crowded and clerks who simply ring up.
Was hoping for more engaged and passionate people to help us through the visit. We realize that these are probably all volunteers and their service is appreciated. We...
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Sacramento, California
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There is much to see and do in central Carmel: Shopping at unique and one of a kind boutiques, visiting the art galleries and eating at the amazing restaurants and of course playing on the beach. However it should be considered a must to visit the Carmel mission known as Borromeo del Rio Carmelo Mission and Basilica. As of this...
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Monterey, California
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Excellent restoration being made---if they do as good a job as was done at San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey, they will have recreaated a gem.
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