Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Mission Santa Clara de Asís, founded in 1777, is one of the original California missions established by Spanish Franciscan missionaries. Located in what is now Santa Clara, California, it aimed to convert Indigenous people to Christianity and promote agriculture and education. The mission played a significant role in California's history, contributing to the cultural and religious landscape. Its notable architecture features Spanish colonial design, and it has been rebuilt several times due to earthquakes and other damages. Today, it serves as a historical site and is part of Santa Clara University's campus, highlighting its enduring legacy.