It is incredible to think that this amazing church has stood in this remote desert location for as long as it has. I have visited many churches in various parts of the world and this must rank amongst the best. The wall frescoes are amazing as is the altar screen. Look for the cat and the mouse on the front... More

When we walked into the Mission, it felt like we were walking into a sacred place. Icons of saints were everywhere. I just sat and rested in the tranquility surrounding me.

We went to Mothers Day mass here and it was a wonderful experience. A Church built in the 1700's in the US!

Any visit to Tucson is not complete without a trip to the mission, one of the most beautiful churches in the country.

I am by no means a religious person, but the Mission is a great visit. Make sure you visit the shops outside of it. Also, if you go on a good day, you can get fry bread from the locals.

Amazing this was built so long ago. Well worth taking the time to visit, and lots to learn. Easy parking, and we had limited time so just popped in for a bit, but nevertheless learned and saw a lot.

The restoration of the outside of this mission is really beautiful. It is so lovely outside of Tucson. What they have done on the inside is so pretty. It is such a peaceful and beautiful place.

The restoration on the outside of this grand old mission church looks mostly finished. The white sections must have been added later, the classic old mission church is in the middle. The interior looks very much like it must have been for the last 200 years. Wooden pews, lots of painted adornments, classic architecture and wooden carvings. There is a... More

Qualifier: This mission is over 200 years old so I suppose restoration can't be done easily. We visited in 1990 and then again in 2006 when we moved from Ohio to live in Tucson. Restoration ongoing, never ending. I suppose one day it may come to fruition. It depends largely on the generosity of donors. I will say it looked... More