History of the Alamo The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the early 18th century. Established by Spanish missionaries, it served as a hub ...

Downtown San Antonio occupies the site where the original Spanish settlements once stood and includes historical sites such as the Alamo, a mission-turned ... take some time to explore the ...

If there's one thing San Antonio is known for, it's the Alamo. Once a Franciscan mission, it was here that 189 Texans fought and lost their lives in 1836 during a 13-day siege by Mexican ruler ...