Monday, October 28, 2013

San Fernando Mission Convento

Continuing to explore the San Fernando Mission, here are some photos of the Convento building. This is the only original building remaining in the mission, built between 1808 and 1822, and it contains many fascinating artifacts.
It used to be the priests' residence, but is basically a museum at this point.
There were several signs indicating important people who had visited, including the Pope if I remember correctly.
All photos were taken without flash. I'm linking to the Our World Tuesday meme. And as I just found out about the Inspired Sunday meme, I'm adding a link to that - I'll have several posts for that in the next few months.
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20 comments:

  1. Sylvia KOctober 28, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful captures, Al, and the mission is such a beautiful place!! That's quite and elegant bedroom!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you have a wonderful week!!

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  2. Linda W.October 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Nice photos. I know it is challenging to get sharp photos without using flash. Looks like you nailed it!

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  3. NonnieOctober 28, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    I would so love to visit there. what a feast for the eyes!

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  4. ErikaOctober 28, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I like these shots. Greetings from Italy.

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  5. PallaviOctober 28, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely photos Al. The architecture and the interiors look so grand .

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  6. Photo CacheOctober 28, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    i love the missions.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Wow - so ornate and lovely.

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  8. eileeninmdOctober 29, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    The mission is a beautiful place, thanks for sharing the images. Have a happy day!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 29, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Those Missions really do serve as historical museums nowadays...lovely to get to take pictures at all and yours are excellent!

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  10. VagabondeOctober 29, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Great shots! Using no flash gives a warm color to the photographs. The bedroom looks large and well furnished for a mission.

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  11. Jenn JilksOctober 29, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Wow!!!!
    And the castle.
    Amazing.
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 29, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Nice photos of the San Fernando mission, Al. It was not one we visited --I think we saw 9 out of the 21 still remaining. The statutes and room are beautiful!

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  13. sonia a. mascaroOctober 31, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love your photos reportage of San Fernando Mission and the Convento building!
    Thanks for sharing your travel!

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  14. Louis la VacheNovember 2, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    «Louis» overlooked this (by not scrolling down) on his previous visit. He's glad he took another look - he likes the missions.

    In the event you don't know about the meme, you might want to link this to InSPIREd Sundays.

    «Louis'» Sunday Bridges meme opens at 22h00m central Europe time Saturday night in case you have a bridge you want to link.

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  15. genieNovember 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    What a beautiful Madonna and that bedroom is magnificent. I cannot wait to see your posts in the weeks to come. Please be sure to share them with us,

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  16. AnonymousNovember 2, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Lovely images from the San Fernando Mission.

    Visiting from InSPIREd Sunday.

    ~Lindy

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  17. LynnNovember 3, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    such luxury with beautiful icons, the bedroom is quite impressive.

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  18. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 3, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    i wish to thank u 4 linking up at Inspired Sunday. glad to have u. amazing details. i bet it would b even more mind blowing n person. ( ;

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  19. Sally in WANovember 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Quite a bit of ornate details here. Thanks for sharing this week and look forward to seeing more!

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  20. RedPatNovember 3, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    What a wonderful place to visit! Great pics.

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