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Historical Sites
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6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214-2715Opening times:
Open today at 09:00-17:00Opening SoonRecommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hoursPhone:
+1 210 932 1001San Antonio (US attractions).
San Antonio is one of the most dazzling cities in the US, with rich tourism resources. I fell in love with it. First, it has the only World Heritage Site in Texas (25 in the US), San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. This is a group of historical sites scattered from the suburbs to the city, with many places, the main ones being: Mission Espada, Mission San Juan, Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, and the Alamo. Mission Espada is the southernmost site. Although I drove from Austin in the northeast, I went directly to this site in the south, then all the way north to the city center. This is the best route to visit these 5 historical sites. The Alamo is in the city center. After arriving, you can decide which site to visit first based on your hotel location and other attractions, but the Alamo is always the most popular. Built in 1731, Mission Concepcion is the best-preserved mission in the US. Like the previous ones, it is a Spanish building, with some decorations and murals. To be honest, the murals are not many or exquisite (compared to those in ancient European monasteries). The building is complete and large, but the church is not very big, so it is easy to visit. Next to it is another mission, now a center, where you can have a coffee and rest. Mission Concepcion is the closest to the city center. From here, you can enter the city, which has many attractions. San Antonio is a treasure city.
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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.
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This piece of history is truly amazing. I didn’t know we had stuff like this in America. It has been preserved well. I really enjoyed visiting each mission and learning about how they functioned several hundreds of years ago and their purpose for being there. There is so much history to explore at the various missions. The architecture is astounding and it’s fun to just take your time exploring and learning about the history of San Antonio and the surrounding area. The parks are kept clean and tidy making it a great place for all. The gorgeous and extremely well preserved missions. I would highly suggest visiting all of them. You can walk, ride a bike, or drive between the missions. 🥰 #wheretogo #bestplace #bestview #awesomepic #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #best_trip_by_trip #bestplace #recommended #besttimeever #bestdeal #awesometrip #tripcom
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