Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma

The original heart and soul of downtown Sonoma, Mission San Francisco Solano was founded in July of 1823 by Padre Jose Altimira. San Francisco Solano was named after a Peruvian missionary and was the 21st mission constructed in Alta California. It remained in operation until 1834, when it was designated a parish by the Mexican Congress. Featuring classic Spanish Mission-style architecture accented by lovely flowerbeds, the structure is now part of the Sonoma State Historic Park. Admission is $2 and includes all buildings within the park.