Religious Sites in San Diego to Visit

Religious Sites in San Diego to Visit

by Carlie Smith

If you're a traveler planning your next adventure or vacation, San Diego religious landmarks should be on the beginning of your list of points to consider. The city of San Diego is overflowing with historically religious landmarks of all interests. But remember that between the visits to these engaging sites, the sun is abundant and the beaches are divine. We'll 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 in San Diego and throughout California . The Mission San Diego is known as the Mother of the Missions, due to the fact that there were twenty Missions built in the territory. The Mission Diego de Alcala, as it was formally named, was set up in 1769 by the Blessed Junipero Serra. The Mission marks the birthplace of Christianity in the West and presently is an active Parish and cultural center for people of all faiths.

Adobe Chapel Museum

John Brown built the Adobe Chapel Museum in 1850. It was changed into a parish in 1858 by Don Jose Aguirre. The Chapel had been demolished in the 1930s, but was rebuilt and now houses some of the first 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, the Congregation Beth Israel has been the historic center of Jewish life in San Diego. It consists of three different Synagogues; City Centre Drive, 3rd and Laurel and Heritage Park.

Omar Mosque

A gathering place for the Muslim community. It is thought to be more than a place of worship, but also a place to take the sensation of community 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 controversy in San Diego for many, many years. It 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 sq. feet of the Institute for Creation Research. The series of rooms and artifacts chronicle events and science from the dawning of creation to present times. Biblical explanation of things, as well as Evolutionary ideas are all brought to light in the "Dueling Viewpoints Walls".



Carlie Smith has been fascinated by the <a href="http://www.historicalsandiego.org/landmarks/religious-landmarks-in-san-diego/">religious sites in San Diego</a> for a number of years. Smith has penned articles for many online publications, which is available <a href="http://www.historicalsandiego.org/landmarks/">here</a>.

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