2The San Xavier Del Bac Mission, Arizona
This historical attraction is situated nine miles from Tucson on West San Xavier Road. It was founded by a Catholic missionary named Father Eusebio Kino back in 1692. It features a Spanish Colonial style.
Construction began in 1783 and was not completed until 1797. They used traditional low-fire clay bricks and mortar. It’s the state’s oldest standing structure. The building also includes a traditional roof of old masonry vaults. At last count, almost 200,000 people come here each year. Admission is free.
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