The Santa Clara Mission, also known as Mission Santa Clara de Asís, was founded in 1777 and is the eighth of the 21 California missions established by the Spanish. It is located on the campus of Santa Clara University, making it the only mission to be part of a university campus. The mission is known for its beautiful architecture, including a restored adobe church and a historic cemetery where Native American remains are buried. Additionally, the mission has a rich history of religious significance and cultural heritage in the region.
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