Mission Dolores

Mission Dolores, also known as Mission San Francisco de Asís, is a historic Spanish mission founded in 1776 in San Francisco. It was established by Catholic missionaries to convert local Native Americans and expand Spanish influence. The mission served as both a religious center and a community hub, featuring a church, gardens, and living quarters. Today, it remains the oldest standing structure in San Francisco and functions as a active church, museum, and cultural monument, offering insights into California's early colonial history and Spanish mission efforts.