الاثنين، 30 سبتمبر 2013

Religious Sites in San Diego to Visit

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By Carlie Smith


If you're planning your next adventure or trip, San Diego religious landmarks should be on top of your list of destinations. The city of San Diego is free-flowing with religious landmarks of all interests. But remember that in-between the adventures to these interesting sites, the sun is abundant and the beaches are divine. Let's take a quick look at some of the religious sites in San Diego.

Mission San Diego

This National Historic Landmark was California's first Mission, which are the Catholic churches found throughout California . It is commonly known as the Mother of the Missions, due to the fact that there were around twenty Missions built in the territory. The Mission Diego de Alcala, as it was formally named, was built in 1769 by the Blessed Junipero Serra. The Mission Diego de Alcal marks the birthplace of Christianity in the West and today is an active Parish and cultural center for people of all faiths and religions.

Adobe Chapel Museum

John Brown built the Adobe Chapel Museum in 1850. It was converted into a parish in 1858 by Don Jose Aguirre. The Chapel was demolished in the 1930s, but was reconstructed and now is home some of the original artifacts like altars, pews, and marble architecture. Jose Aguirre's crypt has been in-laid into the floor of the Chapel.

Congregation Beth Israel

Established in 1861, this Synagogue has been the historic center of Jewish life in San Diego. It is made of of three temples; 3rd and Laurel, Heritage Park and City Centre Drive.

Omar Mosque

A congregating place for the Muslim community. This Mosque is thought to be more than a place of worship, but also a place to take the sensation of society to new levels. They also celebrate a few festivals thru the year, which the entire San Diego community is encouraged to participate in.

Mount Soledad

A well know landmark, over 800 feet high, is visited by many travellers for its beautiful sunsets and panoramic view of the area. It is topped off by a 43 foot tall cross, which has been a point of debate in San Diego for many years. The cross is known as the Eastern Cross, which is surrounded by a war memorial. Easter Services are held there each year.

Museum of Creation and Earth History

The museum fills 4,000 square feet of the Institute for Creation Research. The series of rooms and corridors chronicle events and science from the start of creation to present times. Biblical explanation of things, as well as Evolutionary ideas are all brought to light in the "Dueling Viewpoints" Walls.




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