To understand the history of a city, visiting historical landmark parks is a great option

To better understand the history of San Antonio, USA, visiting the Missions is a good choice. These Missions were established by Spanish colonizers to spread their doctrines and consolidate their rule over the New World. During our visit, we saw several representative historical Mission sites, and the profound and rich historical stories behind them brought us new insights. Taking photos was also very rewarding, and it was another day of enlightenment for the soul. The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Mission Espada, is composed of four 17th-century Spanish mission outposts, which are Mission Concepción, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission Espada. 1️⃣ Mission San Jose Established in 1720, it is the largest Mission in San Antonio, originally built by Spanish designers. At its peak, it provided refuge for more than 300 Native Americans and was an important cultural hub. In 2011, it underwent extensive renovation, and its interior and exterior decorations, carvings, patterns, and the famous 'Rose Window' all reflect the artistic style of the Spanish colonial period. 2️⃣ Mission Concepción In 1755, the unaltered, original murals are the highlight of the visit, offering a full sense of historical immersion. 🏍️ Visiting the Missions can also include a ride in a Side Car (motorcycle with a sidecar), which is just too cool! It takes us through each mission, sharing the historical background and cultural characteristics of each, making the journey much more vivid and interesting.