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A landmark sanctuary provides shivers of recognition to fans of "Vertigo."
(510) 343-6146
3321 16th St
(Dolores Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7645
-122.4269
Neighborhoods: Castro, Central
Years in business
Established in 1776
Hours:
Daily 9am-4pm
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Mission Dolores
The Owner
Mission Dolores
Owner
In addition to its unique historic, religious, and architectural significance, Mission Dolores has always had a central place in the civic and cultural life of San Francisco. Today, besides being a destination for hundreds of thousands of San Francisco visitors, Mission Dolores is an important part of the community, the center of a vibrant, diverse parish which ministers to all in need.
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – The same week the Founding Fathers were declaring U.S. independence, aboriginal labor began on this, the oldest intact building in San Francisco. Thirty-six thousand sun-dried bricks later, Mission San Francisco de Asis is where the story of San Francisco begins. Included in this lavish, historical building is a small museum containing religious artifacts as well as historical tales from the Mission District. The museum has remained culturally significant, acting as the center of a vibrant, diverse parish. –
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- While there is no entrance fee, a nominal donation is suggested.
- The Extras:
- The tiny, ancient graveyard out back--the final resting places of some of the city's less-than-stable, more-than-vibrant characters--is certainly worth investigating. Stop and say a prayer for Belle and Charles Cora, the Gold Rush era's most notorious madam and gambler, finally married just prior to Charles' lynching.
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Message from Mission Dolores
- Historic
- Cemetery gardens
- Religious services
In addition to its unique historic, religious, and architectural significance, Mission Dolores has always had a central place in the civic and cultural life of San Francisco. Today, besides being a destination for hundreds of thousands of San Francisco visitors, Mission Dolores is an important part of the community, the center of a vibrant, diverse parish which ministers to all in need.
