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California Missions: Mission San Juan Capistrano Ebook provided by Old Mission – King of the Missions The role the chain of the twenty California Missions played in the history of the US is common knowledge. They contributed greatly towards the economic development, agriculture, trade and commerce and architecture. Here is an overview of one among them, Mission San Juan Capistrano. History Mission San Juan Capistrano is known as the “jewel of the Missions.” The work of the Mission started in November 1776. The site got its name from St. John of Capestrano in Italy known as a warrior priest. The Mission was relocated from its earlier site due to lack of water. And, it is the seventh among the ones Father Serrafounded. It was built to be self-reliant in all respects. The site featured living quarters for the soldiers, Indians, and priests. There were also shops to buy the materials one needed. The Mission and the church they built got destroyed in an earthquake in the year 1812. Nothing much was done to rebuild the Mission and it started declining gradually. The Indians who lived there too left. The efforts to preserve the Mission began in the year 1895. Mission today Mission San Juan Capistrano is located 75 miles towards the north of San Diegojust 3 miles away from the Pacific Ocean. The site is the only existing Mission where Father Serra said the regular masses. The church The church here still remains in ruins. It is made of yellow sandstone and is 40 feet wide and 180 feet long. Built in a cathedral-like model, it is one among the two Missions with this design. The construction of the church was presided over by Isidor Aguilar, a renowned Mexican stone mason. The walls are of varying thickness and the thickest area is 7 feet. Attractions Church is not the only attraction worth viewing here. The Zoomars Petting Zoo is a place no tourist can afford to miss here. Enjoy some time here with your children; let them learn how to behave gently with animals. Access here may require you to spend a bit. You will also need to pay extra for a ride on a pony or enjoy other entertainments. The atmosphere here is more of a farm than a zoo. The Serra Chapel is another monument you should ignore here at any cost. It is the only remaining original Mission church today. The church got the name to honor Father Serra. And, the altar is more than 398 years old. Conclusions As you know, you can see the influence of California Missions in all spheres of life. Spending some time here will help you get to know a glorious past of the nation. If you are someone who loves to know the history of the nation, you will definitely visit California Missions. And, your kids would definitely love the time spent here.

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  • California Missions: Mission San Juan Capistrano

    Ebook provided by Old Mission King of the Missions

    The role the chain of the twenty California Missions played in the history of the US is common

    knowledge. They contributed greatly towards the economic development, agriculture, trade and

    commerce and architecture. Here is an overview of one among them, Mission San Juan Capistrano.

    History

    Mission San Juan Capistrano is known as the jewel of the Missions. The work of the Mission started in

    November 1776. The site got its name from St. John of Capestrano in Italy known as a warrior priest. The

    Mission was relocated from its earlier site due to lack of water. And, it is the seventh among the ones

    Father Serrafounded. It was built to be self-reliant in all respects. The site featured living quarters for the

    soldiers, Indians, and priests. There were also shops to buy the materials one needed. The Mission and

    the church they built got destroyed in an earthquake in the year 1812. Nothing much was done to

    rebuild the Mission and it started declining gradually. The Indians who lived there too left.

    The efforts to preserve the Mission began in the year 1895.

    Mission today

    Mission San Juan Capistrano is located 75 miles towards the north of San Diegojust 3 miles away from

    the Pacific Ocean. The site is the only existing Mission where Father Serra said the regular masses.

    The church

    The church here still remains in ruins. It is made of yellow sandstone and is 40 feet wide and 180 feet

    long. Built in a cathedral-like model, it is one among the two Missions with this design. The construction

    of the church was presided over by Isidor Aguilar, a renowned Mexican stone mason. The walls are of

    varying thickness and the thickest area is 7 feet.

    Attractions

    Church is not the only attraction worth viewing here. The Zoomars Petting Zoo is a place no tourist can

    afford to miss here. Enjoy some time here with your children; let them learn how to behave gently with

    animals. Access here may require you to spend a bit. You will also need to pay extra for a ride on a pony

    or enjoy other entertainments. The atmosphere here is more of a farm than a zoo. The Serra Chapel is

    another monument you should ignore here at any cost. It is the only remaining original Mission church

    today. The church got the name to honor Father Serra. And, the altar is more than 398 years old.

    Conclusions

    As you know, you can see the influence of California Missions in all spheres of life. Spending some time

    here will help you get to know a glorious past of the nation.

    If you are someone who loves to know the history of the nation, you will definitely visit California

    Missions. And, your kids would definitely love the time spent here.