Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo (Carmel Mission)
May 17, 2021 10:53:52 #
Now that is a mouthful if you try to say it 10 times real fast!
The Carmel Mission was the second of the 21 California Missions and was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1770. Its beginnings were in Monterey, California and soon after relocated to the head of Carmel Bay. Over the centuries it has flourished at times and then fallen into disrepair and somewhat abandoned. There have been several renovations beginning in the mid 1800's and through the 1900's and still continuing to date. There is a very active Historical and Preservation Society that raises funding and supervision of the current renovations. Mass and services are held in the Basilica along with other events. There are three museums within the beautiful Mission grounds and we spent a few hours them and the courtyard along with the Basilica.
These photos are of a stroll through the large Mission courtyard and its beautiful landscaping.
The Carmel Mission was the second of the 21 California Missions and was founded by Fr. Junipero Serra in 1770. Its beginnings were in Monterey, California and soon after relocated to the head of Carmel Bay. Over the centuries it has flourished at times and then fallen into disrepair and somewhat abandoned. There have been several renovations beginning in the mid 1800's and through the 1900's and still continuing to date. There is a very active Historical and Preservation Society that raises funding and supervision of the current renovations. Mass and services are held in the Basilica along with other events. There are three museums within the beautiful Mission grounds and we spent a few hours them and the courtyard along with the Basilica.
These photos are of a stroll through the large Mission courtyard and its beautiful landscaping.
1. One of the Chapel's as you enter.
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2. First view of the Basilica as you enter the courtyard.
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3. Junipero Serra Prayer Garden.
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4. Stairs to the bell tower.
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5. Looking across the courtyard towards the entrance.
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6. Hallway of the priest quarters.
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7. All doors to the courtyard were massive and had intricate designs.
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8. Looking across towards the large center courtyard fountain.
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9. Looking back towards the Basilica.
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10. Final view of the courtyard landscape.
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May 17, 2021 11:11:24 #
Beautiful grounds and impressive buildings. Your tour is excellent and captures the serene atmosphere. I'll bet those old walls could tell many interesting stories!
May 17, 2021 11:47:41 #
May 17, 2021 13:32:04 #
You do excellent work even when the buildings are not falling down, Jim!
May 17, 2021 13:46:24 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful grounds and impressive buildings. Your tour is excellent and captures the serene atmosphere. I'll bet those old walls could tell many interesting stories!
Thank you, Carol...they used Native American labor to a great extent to build the early Basilica and farm the adjacent land...so there probably are many stories never told!!
May 17, 2021 13:46:48 #
May 17, 2021 13:47:49 #
UTMike wrote:
You do excellent work even when the buildings are not falling down, Jim!
Thank you Mike...I'm very circumspect around religious properties and only photograph the good sides!!
May 17, 2021 14:58:13 #
May 17, 2021 15:06:20 #
May 17, 2021 22:18:24 #
joehel2 wrote:
Beautifully done, Jim. The downloads are beautiful.
Many thanks, Joe...this was a first for me so I appreciate your comments even more!!
May 18, 2021 05:48:33 #
jederick wrote:
Now that is a mouthful if you try to say it 10 tim... (show quote)
Great tour Jim!!!
and some very fine images!!!
May 18, 2021 06:40:09 #
May 18, 2021 07:13:15 #
jederick wrote:
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An interesting stroll and excellent shots of the mission and beautiful landscapes, jederick!!
May 18, 2021 07:41:24 #
These are all nice architecture shots--enjoyed. Number six is my winner.
May 18, 2021 08:26:48 #
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