Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Nickname: The Laurelwood mission, built January 12th, 1777, 8th Mission.

Impressions:

"Cool that it is on a college campus, but not much historical stuff."

Special Attractions:

• 7 different side chapels.
• Frescoed ceiling.
• Has a section of the original mission cross from 1777 on display.

Significant Events:

• 1861 Santa Clara college became the first college in the state of California.

Interesting Facts:

• It sits in the center of Santa Clara University campus.
• This is the 5th site of this mission.
• This was the first mission to bear a woman's name.

Don't Miss:

The beautiful rose garden.

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