An aerial view shows the historic Spanish Mission San Xavier del Bac on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Known as the "White Dove of the Desert" because of its bright lime-washed exterior, the Catholic mission was constructed from 1783-97 by local natives under direction of Franciscan missionaries. Seen is its ornate entrance flanked by two towers (one unfinished) and adjoining buildings that once housed schoolrooms around the open courtyard. The mission is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States
An aerial view shows the historic Spanish Mission San Xavier del Bac on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Known as the "White Dove of the Desert" because of its bright lime-washed exterior, the Catholic mission was constructed from 1783-97 by local natives under direction of Franciscan missionaries. Seen is its ornate entrance flanked by two towers (one unfinished) and adjoining buildings that once housed schoolrooms around the open courtyard. The mission is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States and is open daily to visitors.
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Location: West San Xavier Road, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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