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Presidio of Santa Barbara

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The presidio and church
34.422656°N 119.698416°W

The church at the presidio
34.422687°N 119.698765°W
The presidio was established in 1782.

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Presidio of Santa Barbara

El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an active archaeological site as part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

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