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: Central, Castro
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.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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. –
The Details on Mission Dolores
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.











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