Who built all the California missions?
Who built all the California missions? The Spanish missions of California represent the state's oldest and richest historical legacy. Established in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century by Franciscan missionaries, the missions were designed by artisans from Mexico, and built and decorated largely by Native Americans.
What is the prettiest mission?
San Luis Rey de Francia, 18th mission Architecturally the most graceful of California's missions, it has been restored according to the original plans and designs. Today the mission gardens include a fruit orchard where California's first pepper tree still grows.