San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Colonial Spanish Missions
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The thing we liked is you can walk from one to the next,although it is a long walk. It is interesting to see and hear the history and see the areas that are actually the original.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 07 2008
I lived in San Antonio for a year a while ago, and say all 5 missions (Alamo included) numerous times, and took many great photos of these great buildings. You can get professional photographer results with just a 5 dollar Fuji camera, amazing. My suggested favorites to see are Mission Concepcion, with it's original 290 some year old solid Mesquite wood doors and equally ancient wrought iron craft work. Truly beautiful and amazing that such feats of architecture could be accomplished in what was then the wilderness. Imagine.
Reviewed by: jason from on Dec 26 2007
Having grown up in San Antonio, I found the
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 31 2007
Visiting the Missions is a must for anyone who is interested in the history of Texas. So often, Texans believe Texas history began with Stephen F. Austin and the subsequent fight for independence from Mexico. The Spanish Missions show very clearly that the history of Texas goes much further back.
Reviewed by: Joyce from on Jun 11 2007
The Mission were one of the main reasons we went to San Antonio and they were well worth it. You can see them all in one day, but San Jose is the best. If you didn't rent a car, you can rent a scooter at very obscure little place called "Delivery Market". If you can find it, make sure you have a full tank of gas before you drive off. They are super fun and a great way to see the Missions. Just make sure you find a good map!
Reviewed by: apex22 from on May 24 2007
This is an incredible, historic architectural treasure. We didn't get to see the inside of the missions, but it was incredible to just be there, centuries after these majestic structures were built. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by: Maria from on Jan 19 2007
Stumbled onto the Church b accident, it was very pretty and educational. Seemed very holy, I had a hurt leg when I got there.....did not have it when I left. God is present there.
Reviewed by: Bobby W from on Dec 04 2006
these missions are beautiful! well preserved for their age. very informative. If you like history, you do not want to miss out on a trip to visit them.
Reviewed by: rachel from on Mar 23 2006
Growing up in San Antonio was wonderful. To be able to visit the missions and of course, the Alamo was the best... When you go into the Alamo it is so, so real. TO see the boks, the munintion, the clothes, the flags, it just makes you feel that something very real happened there, The missions still hold that wonderful serene feeling for me.
Reviewed by: RagDoll from on Mar 18 2006
Both of my grandparents lived around the corner. I grew up in this neighborhood. Both of my g-parents had their memorial services here. I also had to revisit the place during a vacation. It has changed over the years. It's so tranquil.
Reviewed by: u_s_chica from on Mar 16 2006
Colonial Spanish Missions
Back to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The thing we liked is you can walk from one to the next,although it is a long walk. It is interesting to see and hear the history and see the areas that are actually the original.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 07 2008
I lived in San Antonio for a year a while ago, and say all 5 missions (Alamo included) numerous times, and took many great photos of these great buildings. You can get professional photographer results with just a 5 dollar Fuji camera, amazing. My suggested favorites to see are Mission Concepcion, with it's original 290 some year old solid Mesquite wood doors and equally ancient wrought iron craft work. Truly beautiful and amazing that such feats of architecture could be accomplished in what was then the wilderness. Imagine.
Reviewed by: jason from on Dec 26 2007
Having grown up in San Antonio, I found the
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 31 2007
Visiting the Missions is a must for anyone who is interested in the history of Texas. So often, Texans believe Texas history began with Stephen F. Austin and the subsequent fight for independence from Mexico. The Spanish Missions show very clearly that the history of Texas goes much further back.
Reviewed by: Joyce from on Jun 11 2007
The Mission were one of the main reasons we went to San Antonio and they were well worth it. You can see them all in one day, but San Jose is the best. If you didn't rent a car, you can rent a scooter at very obscure little place called "Delivery Market". If you can find it, make sure you have a full tank of gas before you drive off. They are super fun and a great way to see the Missions. Just make sure you find a good map!
Reviewed by: apex22 from on May 24 2007
This is an incredible, historic architectural treasure. We didn't get to see the inside of the missions, but it was incredible to just be there, centuries after these majestic structures were built. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by: Maria from on Jan 19 2007
Stumbled onto the Church b accident, it was very pretty and educational. Seemed very holy, I had a hurt leg when I got there.....did not have it when I left. God is present there.
Reviewed by: Bobby W from on Dec 04 2006
these missions are beautiful! well preserved for their age. very informative. If you like history, you do not want to miss out on a trip to visit them.
Reviewed by: rachel from on Mar 23 2006
Growing up in San Antonio was wonderful. To be able to visit the missions and of course, the Alamo was the best... When you go into the Alamo it is so, so real. TO see the boks, the munintion, the clothes, the flags, it just makes you feel that something very real happened there, The missions still hold that wonderful serene feeling for me.
Reviewed by: RagDoll from on Mar 18 2006
Both of my grandparents lived around the corner. I grew up in this neighborhood. Both of my g-parents had their memorial services here. I also had to revisit the place during a vacation. It has changed over the years. It's so tranquil.
Reviewed by: u_s_chica from on Mar 16 2006
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