Statue of Junípero Serra, Bronze statue in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, US
The Statue of Junípero Serra stands with raised hands, featuring detailed robes and facial expressions that capture the subject's determination.
Douglas Tilden created this bronze monument in the early 20th century to commemorate the Spanish missionary who established California's mission system.
The statue represents the intersection of Spanish colonial expansion, Native American history, and California's religious development through mission establishments.
Visitors can find this statue at coordinates 37.77183, -122.46657, near multiple walking paths and botanical gardens in Golden Gate Park.
The statue carries additional significance since 2015 when Pope Francis canonized Junípero Serra as the first Hispanic saint from North America.
Creator: Douglas Tilden
GPS coordinates: 37.77183,-122.46657
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:35
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