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Mission San Juan Capistrano


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Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731. Extensive restoration work has been carried out. Besides charming little chapel with open bell tower, there are ruins of a larger church that was never completed. Restored missionary residence displays artifacts from Spanish colonial period. Church still serves community of Berg's Mill, now part of city. Graf Rd. off Mission Rd.


Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

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