Façade

This is the  fifth church on the grounds of Mission San Diego and  was rebuilt in 1930 according to the specifications of the 1813 church.

As you look at the front of the church, you can see an arched doorway – the doors are copies of the original hand carved redwood doors.

The campanario or wall with niches for holding the bells is typical Spanish Mission Architecture.

The walls on either side of the façade are called buttress wings. These were added in the 1813 reconstruction for earthquake stability and to symbolize the outstretched arms of a padre welcoming people to Mission San Diego.