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Spanish Governor's Palace

Home of Texas's Early Spanish Ruler

105 Military Plaza
San Antonio, TX
78205

Neighborhood: Downtown

Phone: +1 210 224 0601
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Spanish Governor's Palace is the "most beautiful building" in the city according to the National Geographic Society. This national historic landmark was originally the official residence of the Governor of the Spanish Province of Texas in the late 18th century. The building is like a step back in time, replete with period furnishings, small rooms with low ceilings and thick stucco walls. The cobblestone patio features beautiful foliage and a fountain supposedly haunted by a former resident. Most noteworthy is the original keystone over the entrance, which bears the carved, double-headed eagle from the Hapsburg coat of arms along with an inscription, in Spanish, reading "finished in 1749."

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Associated Events
Exhibits
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The National Historic Landmark showcases late 18th century living. Period furnishings, a cobblestone patio, and an original keystone are a few of the highlights.

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This building has alot of history
This was one of our favorite places. Partly because so much happened here. You can tell it's n...
Reviewed by:JasonD from on Mar 30 2008


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An Important Part of San Antonio and Texas History
The Spanish Governor's Palace is worth a visit. It won't take very long as the building is n...
Reviewed by:Joyce from on Jun 11 2007


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Amazing
The curator of the museum was fantastic! His family had been taking care of the place for sometime a...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 24 2006



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