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The City
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The city of San Antonio has an iconic history and deep-rooted culture that have crafted a city unlike any other. This most historic of Texas cities began with Spanish colonial missions.
Constructed of limestone and nestled along the banks of the San Antonio River, these missions forever changed the face of Texas. Among them is the legendary Alamo, famed for the epic 1836 battle where 189 defenders of Texas liberty held the mission for 13 days against more than 4,000 Mexican soldiers. These humble limestone buildings are only the foundation of what has become today’s San Antonio, a sprawling urban haven painted with a beautiful culture.
This artful destination has a worldly appeal comprised of German and Latino influences among others. Escape to the River Walk, where stone paths follow the river bends to hotels, sidewalk cafes, boutiques, and historic districts.
Constructed of limestone and nestled along the banks of the San Antonio River, these missions forever changed the face of Texas. Among them is the legendary Alamo, famed for the epic 1836 battle where 189 defenders of Texas liberty held the mission for 13 days against more than 4,000 Mexican soldiers. These humble limestone buildings are only the foundation of what has become today’s San Antonio, a sprawling urban haven painted with a beautiful culture.
This artful destination has a worldly appeal comprised of German and Latino influences among others. Escape to the River Walk, where stone paths follow the river bends to hotels, sidewalk cafes, boutiques, and historic districts.