Hmmmm. Interesting conversion from a gate with free passage to a closed place of worship.

There is a Mission south of Tucson that has a chapel like the one you show. There are literally hundreds of candles burning at any given time. In the interest of fire safety you can only use the approved candles which are available at the conveniently located gift shop. Don't forget to buy the long matches to light your candle with...

It truly is a beautiful place. All I can see when I look at it is the subjugation of the local tribe started by the Spanish. The Americans did a pretty fair job of it in their time, also.

Thanks for a wonderful photo essay of a beautiful place. Sorry about the attitude that I bring to it.