Founded by Junipero Serra on 12. January 1777. Located adjacent to the oldest college in California, the University of Santa Clara.

8th Mission of California.

The official site of the mission documents its history. One of the Mission bells is a gift from Spain’s King Alfonso XIII. The present church is the 6th church(!) constructed 1928 on these premises. The changes are documented by this Wikipedia page.

Adjacent to the Mission is the de Saissset Museum of Art. Sometimes classical concerts are being held in the Mission Church. I still remember the performance of Johannes Brahms "Ein deutsches Requiem" in this church, a very spiritual experience.