The main entrance to the Carmel Mission, initially established by Blessed Junipero Serra in 1771

The church's altar. Father Serra is buried at the lower left of the altar.

Close up of the Carmel Mission bell tower, viewed from the left of church as viewed from the front. This image was taken from the mission's courtyard, shown below.

The mission cross was set in place by Blessed Junipero Serra. The church proper is to the left of this image. The area behind was originally the eating and library area of the mission, but is now a museum.

The plaque at the bottom of the cross in the above image.

Part of the plaque to the "Comte de la Perouse", the first European visitor to the west coast Spanish missions.