Santa Ines Mission Photos

The California mission Santa Ines or Santa Inez, founded 1804, is simple but well-visited by tourists because it sits within the town of Solvang, noted for making the most of its Danish roots.

See also: California Missions, Solvang
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Santa Ines Mission (1804). On National Register.

Santa Ines Mission bell tower.

Santa Ines Mission arcaded porch.

Santa Ines Mission high altar.

Santa Ines Mission murals.

Santa Ines Mission murals around niche.

Santa Ines Mission statue of Virgin & Child.

Santa Ines Mission mural with painted vines.

Santa Ines Mission crucifix (18th c) from Mexico.

Balcony in Santa Ines Mission.

Polychromed altar (17th c) of Madonna Chapel in Santa Ines Mission.

Painted border of Madonna Chapel in Santa Ines Mission.

Fountain in cloister at Santa Ines Mission.

Model of Santa Ines Mission in colonial days.

Spanish colonial bell at Santa Ines Mission.

Latin book of sung masses at Santa Ines Mission.

Painting of martyrdom of Santa Ines (late 17th c) from Mexico at Santa Ines Mission.

All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart.
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