Mission San Xavier del Bac, also known as the White Dove of the Desert. The mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797, making it the oldest European structure in Arizona. It is a well-known pilgrimage site, hosting some 200,000 visitors each year. #nanpatucson22 #nanpapix #nanparegionals #imagesbycheri #hellofreedom #joy2022 #sanxaviermission #missions #ilovemylife