Carmel Mission Basilica

3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93923 USA

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Opens Wed 10a

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“a registered National Historic Landmark”

The Basilica Church, a registered National Historic Landmark, is the centerpiece of the Mission. Upon entering, visitors are usually struck by its catenary ceiling, thirty foot reredos and 5 foot thick walls. The Missions fine collection of Spanish Colonial Liturgical Art and Artifacts are displayed through the church.

Reviewed by
May A.

May 29, 2022

Shrine of Saint Junipero Serra, the Founding Father of California! We're glad we did some searching on Google and came across this historic mission -- Carmel Mission Basilica. Our visit was on a... Read more

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Ed U.

January 26, 2023

I'm not on a mission to visit all 21 California missions. Not even close. I've heard of the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. And I've been to Mission Dolores and more recently, the nicely restored... Read more

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Diane A.

October 09, 2022

I've been to this church several times already. My family and I usually go here during special occasions and whenever we take people to visit Monterey. It's a beautiful church and has so much... Read more

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