(mission #5) 782 Monterey St., in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Founded in 1772, this was the first mission to introduce the red clay roof tile--which successfully repelled the flaming arrows used in attacks by Native Americans. The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa complex has been extensively restored and includes a fragrant rose garden and a museum with rare early California photos. Found to the right of the gift shop, its charming church has a simple façade with a belfry and vestibule--unique among the state’s missions--and is still used for services. Many of the statues and paintings date to the early 1800s. An adjacent plaza and park with mature shady trees provides large grassy areas, stream-hugging paths, and inviting open-air cafes.
More things to do in San Luis Obispo.
Article about the 21 California missions.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Founded in 1772, this was the first mission to introduce the red clay roof tile--which successfully repelled the flaming arrows used in attacks by Native Americans. The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa complex has been extensively restored and includes a fragrant rose garden and a museum with rare early California photos. Found to the right of the gift shop, its charming church has a simple façade with a belfry and vestibule--unique among the state’s missions--and is still used for services. Many of the statues and paintings date to the early 1800s. An adjacent plaza and park with mature shady trees provides large grassy areas, stream-hugging paths, and inviting open-air cafes.
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| exterior of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| museum at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| interior of church at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| painting in church at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| garden at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
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| gift shop at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California |
More things to do in San Luis Obispo.
Article about the 21 California missions.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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