The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower has the stature of being, the most beautiful church in San Antonio.
Texas hero James Bowie married Ursula de Veramendi in its sanctuary, and Mexican General Santa Anna used the church as a lookout.
The first mission established in San Antonio, the Alamo (San Antonio de Valero) served as a way station between east Texas and Mexico.
For more than 35 years, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas has offered residents and tourists of San Antonio, Texas, the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City
Arguably the most beautiful mission, Concepcion looks much like it did almost three centuries ago.
Established in 1720, it became known as the "Queen of the Missions" for its grand design of stone walls, bastions and magnificent church.
Mission San Juan's fertile farmlands allowed it to be self-sustainable; its chapel and bell tower are still in use today.
Mission Espada contains the best-preserved segment of the acequia (irrigation system) that was used to bring water to the fields.
