Mission San Diego de Alcalá

Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769, is the first of the California missions established by Spanish Franciscan monks. Located in San Diego, it played a key role in the spread of Christianity and Spanish culture in California. The mission served as a religious center and a community hub for Native Americans and Spanish settlers. Over the years, it faced challenges, including attacks and reconstruction. Today, it stands as a historic site, showcasing California's early history, architecture, and the cultural exchange between Native Americans and European settlers.