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Photos: Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad

Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad was founded by Franciscan monks on Oct. 9, 1791. It's the 13th of 21 California missions.

Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad was founded by Franciscan monks on Oct. 9, 1791. It’s the 13th of 21 California missions.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

This tiny mission in the Salinas Valley seems almost as isolated as it once was. Neighbored by farmland, vineyards and the Salinas River, it lies about three miles south of the town of Soledad.

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, 13th mission, 1791

Among the artwork and other items on display at Mission Soledad in the Salinas Valley is a bust of a Native American.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, 13th mission, 1791

Religious sculptures line the portico of Mission Soledad.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, 13th mission, 1791

The chapel at Mission Soledad was reconstructed in 1954 and Mass is celebrated once a month.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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